Authors

  1. Redgate, Jillian MS, RDN, CNSC
  2. Brody, Rebecca PhD, RD, LD, CNSC
  3. Marcus, Andrea Fleisch PhD, MPH
  4. Tomesko, Jennifer DCN, RD, CNSC
  5. Gomes, Allison MS, RDN, CNSC
  6. Touger-Decker, Riva PhD, RD, CDN, FADA

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess changes in knowledge scores of dietetic students enrolled in a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) module about nutrition focused physical examination (NFPE). The module included live virtual classroom sessions, multi-media presentations, online discussion forums, and case studies. Students completed multiple-choice pre/postassessments and course evaluations. All 21 participants had significant increases in knowledge scores from a mean of 29.2 (SD = 4.47) at pretest to a mean of 39.4 (SD = 2.91) at posttest (p < .001). Student evaluations were positive. These findings support future larger controlled trials to assess use of CAI for NFPE training with dietetic students.