2011 Nutrition Informatics Member Survey

eHealth readiness of dietitians

“…Continued efforts to increase the awareness of nutrition informatics and the benefits amongst dietitians are also crucial, particularly at the patient and organisational level because this was not realised by the majority of respondents. Research to contribute to the evidence of nutrition informatics benefits for patient nutrition care, as well as the development of best practice criteria for nutrition ICT selection and use, will be an important focus for the coming years (24,39) . Research to contribute to the evidence of nutrition informatics benefits for patient nutrition care, as well as the development of best practice criteria for nutrition ICT selection and use, will be an important focus for the coming years (24,39) .…”

Nutrition Informatics Competencies across All Levels of Practice: A National Delphi Study

“…The “other” category allowed the inclusion of competencies that crossed categories. Lists of compiled competencies were reviewed by the study group compared with other Academy standards, such as the Standards of Practice for Nutrition Care 28 and the surveys conducted by the Nutrition Informatics Committee 6,7 to ensure consistency as well as completeness.…”

“…The 2011 survey also looked at registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs), and what role they played within their organizations when it came to selection, implementation, and maintenance of information management systems and other technology. 7 Results of the second survey confirmed that RDs and DTRs are moving toward electronic health care by adopting electronic health records (EHRs), the Nutrition Care Process, and standard terms from the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology. Members also believe that information technology will have a positive impact on time management and workflow and will help with the ability to access and analyze data.…”

Introduction to nutrition informatics in Australia

“…The Academy designed and conducted nutrition informatics member surveys in 2008 and 2011, commencing a longitudinal analysis of trends in the use of IT by dietitians. The survey will be repeated again in 2014 to assess changes in the adoption and use of technology; gauge differences in how members are accessing and using data and information; and determine the roles dietitians play in relation to IS . The survey results identified an increase in adoption of, and comfort with, technology, as well as an improved understanding that IT can assist with nutrition decision‐making and problem solving …”