Call for Standardized Language and Training to Bridge the Appraise/Apply Gap in Evidence-Based Dietetics Practice.

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the foundation for the profession of dietetics and is incorporated into domains and competencies from the profession’s credentialing and accrediting bodies. 1 Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics ACEND accreditation standards for nutrition and dietetics internship programs (DI). https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/eatrightpro-files/acend/accreditation-standards/2022standardsdi-82021-1.pdf?la=en&hash=A20E5B7F7C5FDB8C83F20766CB524D1AD44A52C4 Google Scholar , 2 Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsACEND accreditation standards for nutrition and dietetics didactic programs (DPD). https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/eatrightpro-files/acend/accreditation-standards/2022standardsdpd-82021.pdf?la=en&hash=5211EDDE999FB860D220DF0227AC573B133A845D Google Scholar , 3 Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsACEND accreditation standards for nutrition and dietetics coordinated programs (CP). https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/eatrightpro-files/acend/accreditation-standards/2022standardscp-82021.pdf?la=en&hash=589269482800D31D949A92D7A3C43800B7D06EAD Google Scholar , 4 Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsACEND accreditation standards for graduate degree programs in nutrition and dietetics (FG) (future education model). https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/eatrightpro-files/acend/futureeducationmodel/femgraduatefinal.pdf?la=en&hash=89123715A3E0E426F0A0CA960299FFEA06714FE5Date accessed: August 17, 2020 Google Scholar , 5 Commission on Dietetic RegistrationContinuing professional education provider accreditation program handbook. https://www.cdrnet.org/vault/2459/web/files/Accredited%20Provider/AP%20Handbook%20June%202018.pdfDate accessed: January 18, 2019 Google Scholar In 2017, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) updated and provided clarity regarding the definition for EBP. 6 Hand R. Davis A. Thompson K. Knol L. Thomas A. Proano G. Updates to the definition of evidence-based (dietetics) practice: providing clarity for practice. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2021; 121: 1565-1573 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (6) Google Scholar This updated definition emphasizes the 3 components of EBP: the best available evidence, implemented within the context of professional expertise and client values, preferences, and circumstances. 6 Hand R. Davis A. Thompson K. Knol L. Thomas A. Proano G. Updates to the definition of evidence-based (dietetics) practice: providing clarity for practice. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2021; 121: 1565-1573 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (6) Google Scholar (In this article, client refers to individuals, groups, populations, supportive individuals, and communities.) Although EBP is primarily employed by practitioners, dietetics educators and researchers play a role in educating about, and studying the outcomes of, EBP as well. This article was written by Rosanna P. Watowicz, PhD, RDN, CSOWM, LD, is an assistant professor, and Rosa K. Hand, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND, is an assistant professor, Department of Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.