Monitoring/Evaluation in Nutritional Therapy for People with Gastrointestinal Complaints: Online Survey with Dietitians

Abstract Introduction Dietary interventions are part of the therapy approach in gastrointestinal disorders. However, guidance on what outcomes to assess (in form a core outcome set) for dietitians demonstrate effectiveness their is lacking. This study provides preliminary work development set systematically nutrition clients with complaints by examining how monitoring/evaluation conducted dietitians. Methods quantitative online survey current situation around globe concerning monitoring and evaluation. An 26 questions divided into six sections (rated importance, implementation, resources/obstacles, instrument requirements, statistical experiences Nutrition Care Process) was developed. The questionnaire available English, French German. Results In total 740 responses were analysed. Monitoring/evaluation symptoms rated 98% be quite important very important. systematic implementation evaluation according concept/model 57% as 'rather often' 'very often/always'. Conclusion Dietitians aware importance measurability dietetic interventions. most dominant barriers lacking time daily practice lack suitable instrument. A field needed increase monitoring/evaluation.