학술논문

Individual Learning Needs of Japanese Public Health Dietitians by Years of Experience in Health Promotion
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Healthcare. June 2023, Vol. 11 Issue 12
Subject
Japan
Language
English
ISSN
2227-9032
Abstract
Author(s): Osamu Kushida (corresponding author) [1,*]; Ayaka Iida [2]; Yusuke Arai [3]; Tatsuya Koyama [4]; Kazumi Tanaka [2]; Ayumi Morooka [5]; Sumie Isobe [6]; Rie Okamoto [7]; Katsushi Yoshita [8] [...]
Lifelong education for dietitians in Japan is based mainly on competencies according to years of experience. Because learning content differs depending on the desired position and specialty, training programs that reflect the individual learning needs of public health dietitians are needed. This study aimed to assess the individual learning needs of public health dietitians via years of experience in health promotion. In 2021, an online survey of public health dietitians involved in health promotion in prefectures, designated cities, and other municipalities throughout Japan was conducted. Years of experience in health promotion were categorized as early (