Targeted peer supervision training for Dietitians- results from real world implementation
Stephanie Day1 1Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Abstract
Targeted peer supervision training for Dietitians- results from real world implementation
Clinical supervision supports the professional development and wellbeing of Allied Health workers and promotes high-quality patient care. Within a Tertiary organisation, gaps in supervision skills amongst junior Dietitians were identified by Management and Senior Dietitians.
Aim: Amongst junior supervisee, and novice supervisor Dietitians, promote development of skills required to engage in effective supervision through a targeted training package.
Method: The package consisted of a blended learning approach. Completion of 4 pre-workshop online modules (AHCEN, 2021); attendance at three workshops (designed by a Senior Dietitian); attendance at peer supervision groups.
Junior Dietitians were asked to complete a pre-workshop survey adapted from the Victorian Allied Health Clinical Supervision Framework, identifying their knowledge, skill or experience in clinical supervision. Providing feedback, discussing performance issues and referring supervisees to support services were identified as areas for development which informed iterative design of workshops. This survey will be repeated post completion of training to measure impact as well as focus groups with Dietitians.
Results: Dietitian Management supported all Grade 1 34% (n=9/26) and 2, 65% (n=17/26) Dietitians to undertake training. Level 1 of Kirkpatrick’s framework (Kirkpatrick, 2016) was used to inform evaluation. Interim results from 88% (n=23) of staff from workshop 1 reveal that 96% (n=22) had acquired new knowledge or skills as a result of the training. Delayed access to online modules was a practical challenge of program implementation.
Discussion: The results suggest a discipline specific training program may enhance clinical supervision skills.
Acknowledgements:
Rodney Sturt, Allied Health Clinical Education Lead, Alfred Health
Andrea Elliott, Dietetics and Nutrition Manager, Alfred Health
Dr Emma Ridley, Senior ICU Dietitian, Alfred Health
Biography
Stephanie Day is a Senior Dietitian at Alfred Health working as a Clinician and Dietetic Educator for the Nutrition Team. Stephanie has held leadership and educational roles within Dietetics and has a strong interest in supporting professional practice capabilities through teaching and mentoring.