A TIGER-based Model for Interprofessional Informatics Competencies: The Nutrition Informatics Delphi Study

Education Session 135

March 6, 2013
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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Description:
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics conducted a Delphi Study in 2011 - 2012 to reach consensus on a researched based list of informatics competencies for Registered Dietitians (RD) and Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR). The model that was used as a guide was Nancy Staggers and colleagues' 2001 study.
Speaker(s):
Level:
Introductory
Objectives:
  • Describe the background and events that lead to incorporation of informatics into the profession of dietetics
  • Explain the need for as well as the steps taken to conduct a Delphi study to establish informatics competencies for the profession of dietetics
  • State 3 strategies to move forward based on the results of the study
Location:
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Room:
Room 391