Blurred lines: Emerging practice for registered dietitian-nutritionists in integrative and functional nutrition.
Complement Ther Clin Pract 2017;
28:212-219. [PMID:
28779932 DOI:
10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.06.009]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
This study explored the health philosophy and practice orientation of RDNs in the United States.
METHODS
A randomly selected group of RDNs were recruited to take an online survey using a reduced version of Integrative Medicine practice (IM-30). Confirmatory factor analysis, analyses of variance, and non-parametric tests were used to investigate the relationships between dietetic professionals' personal health philosophy, lifestyle, and orientation to Integrative Medicine.
RESULTS
Overall construct validity of the IM-26 scale was demonstrated by Cronbach's α with reliabilities ranging from 0.766 to 0.89. Results from chi-square test of goodness-of-fit test (N = 477, χ2 = 228.72, p = 0.123) and RMSEA of 0.016 showed good model fit. IM orientation varied significantly by work setting and certification in one or more CAM therapies.
CONCLUSIONS
The orientation towards Integrative Medicine for a majority of US dietitians is in the awareness and learning phases of adoption.
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