A qualitative exploration of the future of nutrition and dietetics in Australia and New Zealand: Implications for the workforce.
Aim: We aimed to explore the future roles of nutrition and dietetics professionals, and what capabilities the workforce would need to fulfil these roles. Method: A qualitative interpretive approach was employed. We conducted individual interviews with nutrition and non‐nutrition thought leaders exte...
| Published in: | Nutrition & Dietetics Vol. 79; no. 4; pp. 427 - 438 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Sep2022
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