A reflection on: preparing the dietetic workforce of the future: developing innovative placements in social care settings.

MacKenzie, Myra; Newman, Evelyn

Abstract

Looking back eight years, and reflecting on this project, we consider on our professional and personal learning. This pilot project came about because there is always pressure on practice placements in clinical practice, and we were aware of the changing face of dietetic practice. We brought different perspectives to the project. Evelyn was Nutrition and Dietetic Adviser for care homes in NHS (National Health Service) Highland (in Scotland) and saw at first hand the potential positive impact that dietetics could have for both staff and residents in care homes. We felt it was putting into practice the ScottishGovernment 2020 Vision for the integration of health and social care; NHS Highland was an early adopter. Myra was in an academic role and saw the value of ensuring that dietetic students on practice placement had the opportunity to experience as many potential workplaces as possible.

Citation

MACKENZIE, M. and NEWMAN, E. 2023. A reflection on: preparing the dietetic workforce of the future: developing innovative placements in social care settings. International journal of practice-based learning in health and social care [online], 11(2), pages 60-71. Available from: https://doi.org/10.18552/ijpblhsc.v11i2.1037

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 31, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Jan 15, 2024
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2023
• Deposit Date: Feb 15, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 15, 2024
• Journal: International journal of practice-based learning in health and social care
• Electronic ISSN: 2051-6223
• Publisher: National Association of Educators in Practice
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 60-71
• Item Discussed: MACKENZIE, M. and NEWMAN, E. 2017. Preparing the dietetic workforce of the future: developing innovative placements in social care settings. International journal of practice-based learning in health and social care [online], 5(1), pages 65-76. Available
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.18552/ijpblhsc.v11i2.1037
• Keywords: Dementia; Nutrition; Social care
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2243241
• Related Public URLs: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2553 (Original journal article this output reflects on)