Interprofessional Activities of the Clinical Dietetics Club of UNM: Presentations on Disease and Cooking for Therapy

Authors

Arlin Diaz Torres, University of New Mexico, College of Education & Human Sciences
Jenelle Audrienne Torres, University of New Mexico, School of Medicine
Sergei Smishko, University of New Mexico, College of Education & Human Sciences
Izabelle Chavez, University of New Mexico, College of Education & Human Sciences
Diana Gonzales-Pacheco, University of New Mexico, College of Education & Human Sciences

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Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

7-12-2024

Abstract

The Clinical Dietetics Club of UNM (CDCU) is a student-run organization that offers interprofessional educational activities to help close the gap in nutrition education, often lacking in medical professional training. The CDCU organized two educational presentations led by UNM faculty dietitians on critical topics, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), celiac disease, gout, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). These sessions had between 13 - 21 participants and offered informational credit. The sessions also received positive feedback, with 80% of participants in the CVD and Celiac Disease presentation and 87% in the Gout and NAFLD presentation rating the sessions as or higher than "quite well" regarding communication. The CDCU organized and performed two hands-on cooking classes for interactive credit that engaged students from various non-dietetic professions on nutrition therapy for the critical topics covered in the presentations. These classes had between 17 - 24 participants and provided a platform for future healthcare professionals to grasp the practical application of nutrition therapy in disease management. Feedback from the cooking classes was positive, with 100% of participants in the CVD and Celiac Disease class and 84% in the Gout and NAFLD class rating the sessions as or higher than "quite well" regarding collaboration. The CDCU prepares future healthcare providers to incorporate nutrition therapy into clinical practice by integrating didactic and experiential learning. This approach enhances nutrition knowledge and promotes community engagement through interprofessional collaboration, which may be crucial for improving patient outcomes and addressing diet-sensitive chronic diseases.

Keywords

students, nutrition, interprofessional, education, healthcare

Recommended Citation

Diaz Torres, Arlin; Jenelle Audrienne Torres; Sergei Smishko; Izabelle Chavez; and Diana Gonzales-Pacheco. "Interprofessional Activities of the Clinical Dietetics Club of UNM: Presentations on Disease and Cooking for Therapy." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc_ipe_posters/25

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Presented at IPE Day 2024