Evaluation of the Capacity Building in Disability for Dietitians education program: Report on interview findings. Centre for Health Service Development, University of Wollongong

Dietitians Australia in partnership with the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, developed the client-informed Capacity Building in Disability for Dietitians (CBDD) educational program (consisting of an online course, In Practice sessions and supervision) and complementary resources to increase dietitians’ knowledge, attitude, skills and confidence in working with people with disability.

The overall aim of the program was to enhance the capacity of dietitians who work in mainstream dietetic practice settings to respond to the needs of people with disability, and to improve access to timely, inclusive, relevant and high-quality dietitian services for people with disability.

Researchers from the Centre for Health Service Development (CHSD) were engaged to interview dietitians who had completed the program to explore their experience of the program and its impact on practice. This qualitative study aimed to complement the evaluation conducted by Dietitians Australia.

To read the findings of this qualitative study, download the evaluation brief.