Exploring dietitians' experiences caring for patients living with obesity in acute care: a qualitative study

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Elliott, Andrea [1 ,2 ]
Bauer, Judy [1 ]
Mcdonald, Cassie [3 ,4 ]
Gibson, Simone [1 ,5 ]
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[1] Monash Univ, Sch Clin Sci, Dept Nutr Dietet & Food, Notting Hill, Vic, Australia
[2] Alfred Hlth, Dietet & Nutr Dept, Prahran, Vic, Australia
[3] Alfred Hlth, Allied Hlth, Prahran, Vic, Australia
[4] Univ Melbourne, Dept Crit Care, Parkville, VIC, Australia
[5] Monash Univ, Monash Ctr Scholarship Hlth Educ, Clayton, Vic, Australia
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MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY; WEIGHT BIAS; IMPACT; MANAGEMENT; HEALTH; MALNUTRITION; DIETETICS; LENGTH; RISK;
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10.1038/s41366-024-01697-y
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
BackgroundObesity is a modifiable risk factor associated with hospital-associated complications. Recent studies show there is a high prevalence of patients with obesity presenting to hospital and evidence indicates that people living with obesity should receive diet advice from a dietitian; however, patients often do not receive this care in acute settings.AimThe primary aim of this study was to explore the experiences of dietitians caring for patients living with obesity in acute hospital settings.MethodsA multi-site qualitative study was conducted from October 2021 to November 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Constructivist grounded theory methodology informed sampling and data collection. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with dietitians working in acute care. Data were analysed using open coding and constant comparison underpinned by Charmaz's framework.ResultsInterviews were conducted with 25 dietitians working across four hospitals. The theory developed from the data describes an enculturated decision-making process whereby acute clinical dietitians are limiting acute nutrition care for people living with obesity in hospital. The theory includes five interdependent categories that influence clinical decision-making and practice: (1) culture of professional practice, (2) science and evidence, (3) acknowledgement of weight bias and stigma, (4) dietitian-led care and (5) hospital systems and environment.ConclusionThe findings from this study provide new insights as to why dietitians may not be providing acute nutrition care for people living with obesity. Strategic leadership from clinical leaders and education providers together with the lived experience perspectives of people with obesity is needed to shift the culture of dietetic professional practice to consider all nutrition care needs of patients living with obesity who are accessing acute hospitals for health care.
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