The Impact of Social Media on Business and Ethical Practices in Dietetics

Ayres, Elaine J.

doi:10.1016/j.jand.2013.09.020

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“…The DAA and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have developed guidance for the maintenance of a professional presence on social media, 26,27 addressing potential risks of privacy violation, antitrust, defamation, content context and copyright issues. 10,28 These endeavours from professional organisations can contribute to awareness of eprofessionalism. It is also worth noting that the measurement of e-professionalism is subjective in the present study.…”

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“…Concern was raised with regard to the impact of messages to the public and patients, the application of professional medical practice to an online environment and reflection of unprofessional content on the profession overall . These concerns have been echoed in the field of dietetics although compared with other health professions, there are few studies related to dietetic use of social media …”

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“…9 These concerns have been echoed in the field of dietetics although compared with other health professions, there are few studies related to dietetic use of social media. 10,11 Social media research methods in dietetics are limited to the exploration of education messages using surveys or content analysis methods. Used correctly, qualitative analyses can provide valuable insights.…”

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Social media in dietetics: Insights into use and user networks

Probst

Peng

2018

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Aim Social media has transformed the interaction between healthcare professionals and consumers, yet research of its use in dietetics is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of dietetic user networks on use of social media and test the applicability of a social media metrics tool to determine influential users. Methods An online survey about social media use and practices based on the scientific literature was developed and implemented online with dietitians. Feasibility of a social media metrics analysis was conducted via Twitter using the NodeXL metrics tool to determine influential dietetic networks based on four measures of network centrality (betweenness, eigenvector, closeness and degree). Results The survey (n = 340) revealed social networking sites were the most widely used (by user) (n = 282) and micro‐blogging was the most regularly used (by frequency of use). Among respondents who used social media in a professional capacity (n = 130), the greatest benefit was communicating internationally and remotely while the delivery of health care was of least benefit. The majority of respondents (87.3%) indicated their primary efforts were to maintain e‐professionalism. Time restraints (18.6%) and not knowing where to start (18.6%) were common barriers to use. Highly influential connections between users were observed from network visualisations of dietitians in Australia and the United States. Conclusions Professional use of social media among dietitians needs to be monitored over time for shifts of influential networks. Influential users from key networks can be identified from metrics analyses and should be engaged via professional bodies to upskill new users.

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Social media in dietetics: Insights into use and user networks

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Peng

2018

Nutrition & Dietetics

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“…Adhere to ethical and employer guidelines for use of social media platforms. 39,40 Manage and develop websites and blogs.…”

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2017 Scope of Practice for the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered

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Baird²,

Bates³

et al. 2018

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals and the association that represents credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners-nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered (NDTRs) and registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). An NDTR's scope of practice in nutrition and dietetics has flexible boundaries to capture the depth and breadth of the individual's practice. The NDTR's practice expands with advances in many areas, including nutrition, food production, food safety, food systems management, health care, public health, community health, and information and communication technology. The Revised 2017 Scope of Practice for the NDTR reflects the position of the Academy on the essential role of the NDTR in the management and delivery of food and nutrition services. The scope of practice for the NDTR is composed of education and credentialing, practice resources, Academy Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance, codes of ethics, accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, national guidelines, and organizational policy and procedures. The Revised 2017 Scope of Practice for the NDTR is used in conjunction with the Revised 2017 Standards of Practice in Nutrition Care and the Standards of Professional Performance for NDTRs. The Standards of Practice address activities related to direct patient and client care. The Standards of Professional Performance address behaviors related to the technical role of NDTRs. These standards reflect the minimum competent level of nutrition and dietetics practice and professional performance for NDTRs. A companion document addresses the scope of practice for the RDN.

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“…Professionals also must take responsibility to determine the limits of their competence; a professional who is considering entering a new area of practice or implementing a new treatment approach must become competent to practice in the new area. For example, nutrition and dietetics practitioners today may need to learn the latest social media techniques and legal and ethical issues in delivering information via social media, 5 and professionals in the future may need to learn to interpret and communicate the results of complex nutrigenetic testing. 6 In recent years, various groups have specifically focused on the need for continuing competence of health professionals.…”

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