Finn S C, Foltz M B, Ryan A S
Nutrition Services, Ross Laboratories, Columbus, OH 43216.
J Am Diet Assoc. 1991 Jul;91(7):788-92.
Consultant dietitians and other health care professionals in three states were surveyed to determine the image and role of consultant dietitians in long-term care. Data were derived from telephone interviews with nursing home personnel in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Chi 2 Analysis was used to determine whether health professionals' perceived image and job functions of consultant dietitians were significantly different from the perceptions of consultant dietitians. Overall, respondents held positive views of consultant dietitians. More than half of the respondents said the image of consultant dietitians had improved over the past 5 years. More than half of nursing directors, dietitians, dietary managers, and medical directors responded that consultant dietitians spent adequate time in facilities to do their jobs. Results of the study indicate that consultant dietitians believe that they are viewed by other health professionals as they actually are: competent, knowledgeable, well-respected, and involved in direct patient care functions. The next challenge is for more consultant dietitians to build on this base and become proactive, developing strong franchises and more opportunities for the profession.
对三个州的顾问营养师及其他医疗保健专业人员进行了调查，以确定顾问营养师在长期护理中的形象和作用。数据来自对伊利诺伊州、印第安纳州和俄亥俄州养老院工作人员的电话访谈。采用卡方分析来确定医疗专业人员对顾问营养师的认知形象和工作职能是否与顾问营养师自身的认知存在显著差异。总体而言，受访者对顾问营养师持积极看法。超过一半的受访者表示，顾问营养师的形象在过去5年有所改善。超过一半的护理主任、营养师、膳食经理和医疗主任回应称，顾问营养师在机构中有足够时间开展工作。研究结果表明，顾问营养师认为他们在其他医疗专业人员眼中的形象与实际相符：有能力、知识渊博、备受尊重且参与直接的患者护理工作。下一个挑战是让更多的顾问营养师在此基础上再接再厉，积极主动，为该职业发展强大的影响力并创造更多机会。
