Investigating Philosophies Underpinning Dietetic Private Practice

Claudia Harper; Judith Maher

doi:10.3390/bs7010011

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Investigating Philosophies Underpinning Dietetic Private Practice

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Investigating Philosophies Underpinning Dietetic Private Practice

Claudia Harper and Judith Maher

Behavioral Sciences, Vol.7(1), 11

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/bs7010011

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Abstract

grounded theory

health care professionals

diet therapy

knowledge utilization

philosophy

relationships

patient-provider

theory development

There is limited theory or knowledge regarding dietitians' practice philosophies and how these philosophies are generated and incorporated into their professional practices. For the purposes of this study, a conceptual framework will explain and define the 'philosophies' as three different types of knowledge; episteme, techne, and phronesis. This study aimed to develop an explanatory theory of how dietitians in private practice source, utilise, and integrate practice philosophies. A grounded theory qualitative methodology was used to inform the sampling strategy, data collection, and analytical processes. Semi-structured interviews with dietitians in private practice were undertaken and data were collected and analysed concurrently. The results show that dietitians form collaborative relationships with their clients, in order to nurture change over time. They use intrinsic and intertwined forms of episteme, techne, and phronesis, which allow them to respond both practically and sensitively to their clients' needs. The learning and integration of these forms of knowledge are situated in their own practice experience. Dietitians adapt through experience, feedback, and reflection. This study highlights that private practice offers a unique context in which dietitians deal with complex issues, by utilising and adapting their philosophies.

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Title: Investigating Philosophies Underpinning Dietetic Private Practice
Authors: Claudia Harper (Author) - University of Sydney
Judith Maher (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Behavioral Sciences, Vol.7(1), 11; 19
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.3390/bs7010011
ISSN: 2076-328X
Copyright note: Copyright © 2017 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; Centre for Bioinnovation; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450455602621
Output Type: Journal article

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