Research Involvement of Alumni From a Combined Dietetic Internship/Master's Degree Program With a Research Concentration. Issue 4 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hand, Rosa K.; Sears, Ellen; Harris, Stephanie R.
• Is Part Of: Topics in clinical nutrition. Volume 35:Issue 4(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: dietetic internship -- dietetics -- research capacity -- research self-efficacy -- research training; Nutrition -- Periodicals; Diet therapy -- Periodicals; Children -- Nutrition -- Periodicals; 613.2
• DOI: 10.1097/TIN.0000000000000226
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1550-5146

Abstract

Abstract : The success of dietetics education programs that provide a research focus at promoting research involvement among graduates is unknown. Using a cross-sectional online survey and 3 validated tools, we described research motivation, involvement, and confidence in graduates of a combined dietetic internship/master's program with a research concentration. Of 35 participants, 48.6% reported current/recent involvement in at least one research activity; 25.7% had research in their job description. Participants were similarly involved in research as registered dietitian nutritionists in other studies; involvement was greater in alumni with a research job. Future research should determine what influences alumni to obtain a research job.