Study Title
Case studies and realist review of nutrition education innovations within the UK medical undergraduate curricula.
Principal Investigator
Jenny Blythe, Timothy Eden, Elaine Macaninch, Kathy Martyn, Sumantra Ray, Nimesh Patel, Karin Fernandes.
Affiliation
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St John's Innovation Centre, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Brighton.
Start Date
July 2022.
End Date
October 2022.
Study Objective
To assess and share examples of innovative approaches to integrating nutrition education into UK medical undergraduate curricula and provide a realist review of their impact.
Short Abstract
This study reviews nutrition education innovations within UK medical schools, providing case studies and synthesizing evidence through a realist review. It highlights the need for improved nutrition education in the medical curriculum and identifies effective strategies to overcome barriers to implementation, such as interprofessional collaboration and tailored teaching approaches.
Study Design
Realist review with case study examples of nutrition education innovations within UK medical schools, focusing on teaching practices, curriculum integration, and student feedback.
Population
Medical students and faculty at UK medical schools.
Sample Size
Not specified.
Inclusion Criteria
UK medical schools that implemented nutrition education innovations and participated in the review.
Exclusion Criteria
None specified.
Intervention/Exposure
Innovative nutrition education approaches, including community-based projects, specialist educator roles, and online learning modules.
Outcome Measures
- Improvement in student understanding of nutrition
- Integration of nutrition into medical curricula
- Engagement of students with nutrition-related topics
Funding Source
No specific grant declared.
Collaborating Institutions
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St John's Innovation Centre, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Ethics Approval
Not required (curriculum development study).
Publication Status
Published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 2022.
Keywords
Nutrition education, medical curriculum, realist review, interprofessional education, UK medical schools.
Data Collection Methods
Thematic analysis of case study reflections, student feedback, and institutional reports.
Primary Data Availability
No new data; findings based on existing educational initiatives.
Contact Information
Dr. Jenny Blythe,