Undertaking or supporting research, audits and service evaluations are not the only way that members can be involved in research and evidence. There are a wealth of opportunities and activities that you could participate in as an individual, group or department that would support the evidence base, and help you and your colleagues to achieve the research and evidence capabilities within the BDA Career Framework. Take a look at the opportunities outlined on this page to see how else you can get involved.
Food Fact Sheets: Author/Reviewer
We rely on dietitians with specialist knowledge to help us produce our 60+ Food Fact Sheets, to ensure they are evidence-based and include the most up to date information. We're looking for members, with relevant expertise to support with updating existing ones and developing new ones. Please get in touch if you think you can support this important work.
PEN: Topic Advisor/Reviewer
Being a PEN Reviewer plays a vital role in contributing to and building the dynamic PEN System, providing essential feedback to the content author regarding the relevance, currency and acceptability of the content in the PEN System. The PEN team is always looking for UK dietitians, with relevant expertise, to support with reviewing new and updated PEN content. You can find out more about supporting PEN on our 'Review for PEN' webpage. Please get in touch if you think you can support this important work.
Start a research club
Starting or participating in a research club is a way to develop critical appraisal skills, keep up to date with research and translate research evidence into nutrition and dietetic practice. Research clubs may be within a specialist group, a department, or an MDT, or run on social media and be open to a wide audience. The most common research club is a journal club but there are other activities than can be included to support the development of research skills for example; upskilling members, planning research and presenting research.
Here are some useful resources for starting a journal club:
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