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- Title
Impact of the COVID-19-induced shift to online dietetics training on PDEP competency acquisition and mental health.
- Authors
VAN, KELSEY; BEAUCHAMP, DAVID M.; RACHID, HIBA; MANSOUR, MARINA; BUCKLEY, BROOKLYNE; CHOI, DEBORA; PRESCOD, ALEXIA; MONK, JENNIFER M.
- Abstract
Purpose: A pilot study to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and shift to online learning and practicum training on dietetics students' perceptions of Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) competency acquisition and mental health. Methods: Dietetics students (n = 19) at the University of Guelph (2020-2021) were invited to complete an anonymous online survey to assess self-reported online dietetics practicum training experiences including (i) benefits and challenges, (ii) PDEP competency acquisition, and (iii) impact on mental health. Results: The benefits of online dietetics training included schedule flexibility (42.1%), reduced commute time (31.6%), and acquiring virtual counselling experience (21.1%). Reported challenges were insufficient communication with preceptors (36.8%), increased project workload (57.9%), and technology (15.8%). In online practicum placements, 52.6% of dietetics students reported adequately acquiring all PDEP competencies, with Nutrition Care identified as the most challenging to obtain (63.2%). A negative impact on mental health and increased levels of stress/anxiety were reported in 94.7% of trainees. Notably, 63.2% of students favoured continuation of online dietetics training through a hybrid or entirely online format. Conclusion: Online dietetics training has the potential to complement the traditional in-person model; however, further adaptation is required to optimize PDEP competency acquisition and students' mental health.
- Subjects
ONLINE education; PILOT projects; COUNSELING; DIETETICS education; MENTAL health; ABILITY; TRAINING; INTERNSHIP programs; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; MEDICAL preceptorship; EMPLOYEES' workload; STUDENT attitudes; COVID-19 pandemic
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice & Research, 2022, Vol 83, Issue 3, p144
- ISSN
1486-3847
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3148/cjdpr-2022-002