Development and implementation of a nutrition education program for medical students: A new challenge

Abstract

The ten-hour nutritional workshops within the clinical weeks were well-received by second-year medical students. Using cases relevant to the students' age seems to enhance their interest in the program.

Preparing Medical Students to Facilitate Lifestyle Changes With Obese Patients

“…In the four evaluation-only studies, 37,52,55,60 self-report measures of knowledge suggested increases in students' understanding about obesity and nutritional risk 55 and the biopsychosocial approach to patient care. 37 Students also reported improvements in their counseling skills, 37 general research skills, 60 and attitudes (being more open to the topic of behavior change).…”

“…54,57 One study (8%) had a qualitative design, 61 whereas the other 11 (92%) employed the following quantitative designs: controlled trial (nonrandomized), 53,54,56,57 before-andafter study, 38,58,59 or evaluation-only study (no preintervention data obtained). 37,52,55,60 Of these quantitative-design studies, 7 (64%) did not, therefore, include control groups. Table 2 provides additional details about study characteristics.…”

“…Demographic details of study samples were often unreported; data on participant gender were included in 6 (50%) 52,53,55,57,58,61 (range = 29%-74% female), and ethnicity was included in 2 (17%). 54,57 One study (8%) had a qualitative design, 61 whereas the other 11 (92%) employed the following quantitative designs: controlled trial (nonrandomized), 53,54,56,57 before-andafter study, 38,58,59 or evaluation-only study (no preintervention data obtained).…”

“…In contrast, nine studies (75%) provided methodological descriptions that we judged would allow for replication. 37,[52][53][54][55]57,[59][60][61] Control for risk of bias. Although seven studies (58%) 38,53,54,56-59 made attempts to control for risk of bias, these efforts mainly involved baseline measures or control groups.…”

Determination of malnourishment in the head and neck cancer patient: assessment tools and nutrition education of radiation oncologists

“…Such a guide may better inform radiation oncologists on nutrition issues regarding cancer patients. In reference to internet classes or workshops, Endevelt et al [31] found 10-hour nutritional workshops to be effective at teaching nutrition education and well received by medical students. Therefore, nutrition education via medical school, published booklets, and inclusion of in-service workshops may prove to be beneficial in improving nutrition knowledge of future and practicing radiation oncologists.…”