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Advancing the Role of the Neonatal Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Elevating the Neonatal Dietitian for the Future: Insights From the Experts Themselves

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06771778
Enrollment
253
Registered
2025-01-13
Start date
2024-03-28
Completion date
2024-04-02
Last updated
2025-01-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Opinions of the Neonatal Registered Dietitian

Keywords

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Dietitian Nutritionist, Neonatal Nutrition

Brief summary

This observational study aims to identify the needs, engagement levels, and expertise of NICU RDNs and provide insights into their job satisfaction and career longevity. This cross-sectional examination was conducted in March - April 2024 using a national, online, IRB-approved survey sent to established Neonatal and Pediatric Dietitian practice groups. A Qualtrics link was provided for current and former NICU RDNs to complete a 10-minute online survey.

Interventions

OTHERSurvey using a questionnaire.

A Qualtrics link was provided for current and former NICU RDNs to complete a 10-minute online survey that provided an optional gift card for completion. Part 1 of the survey had eight questions, and part 2 had eleven additional questions.

Sponsors

The Rickard Foundation, Inc.
CollaboratorUNKNOWN
Florida International University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Current and former Neonatal Registered Dietitian(s) \-

Exclusion criteria

Practice outside of the USA and Canada.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Exploratory Neonatal Registered Dietitian OpinionsTime Frame: March 28 - April 2, 2024Description: 253 current (n=206) and former (n=47) NICU RDNs completed the online questionnaire. Multiple choice, observational data collected.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026