Research and evidence are vital components within nutrition and dietetic practice, and make up one of the four pillars of dietetic practice, detailed within the BDA Dietetic Career Framework. All members of the dietetic profession have a part to play in supporting, conducting and utilising research and evidence within their practice. This page brings together a wealth of information to ensure members have an understanding and awareness of the important elements within this area, as well as the knowledge and skills to be confident and competent research and evidence-based practitioners.
Research is an essential component within nutrition and dietetics practice. Find out what we mean by research, and its role in our practice, and how members of the dietetic workforce are involved.
As research is often a collaborative activity, the BDA has set up a dietetic research network discussion forum to allow any BDA members from the dietetic workforce to network and share experiences and research opportunities.
Every member of the dietetic workforce has a part to play in supporting and conducting research. The first steps to being involved is to understand the principles of conducting research.
Research is often a collaborative activity, and it can be useful to network and share learning, experiences and research opportunities with other members, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
The BDA Research Symposium is the annual event that showcases the breadth of research across dietetics. This year's Symposium will be held in Birmingham on Wednesday 4 December 2024.
JHND is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides the latest research, reviews, practice guidelines and discussion papers across the fields of nutrition and dietetics. Free online for BDA members, small charge for printed copies.
We support our members to conduct research that will inform and advance nutrition and dietetic practice. This page features current opportunities to engage in members research including surveys, questionnaires and interviews.
Evidence based practice is at the core of nutrition and dietetic practice. It is important that all members of the nutrition and dietetic workforce understand what is meant by evidence based practice, and that it is embedded into practice.
The process of evidence-based practice can be summarised into five distinct steps; Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply and Evaluate. Find out more about each step and resources that can support you throughout the process.
There are a wealth of opportunities that members can get involved in which will support achieving the capabilities within the research and evidence pillar of practice, as well as providing valuable CPD. Take a look at how you and your team could get involved.
PEN is a global nutrition and dietetic resource that provides quick online access to the evidence-base on more than 200 nutrition and dietetic related topics, and translates this into practical information. Access to PEN is available free to all BDA members.
A joint initiative between the AFN, BDA, BNF and the Nutrition Society. Their objective is to improve public health and wellbeing by supporting excellence in research, education, and associated activities to advance the knowledge and application of evidence-based nutrition science.
Practice guidelines are evidence-based recommendations developed to support informed decision making about service user care. Find out about the key sources of practice guidelines within nutrition and dietetics.
Developing practice guidance is an essential part of nutrition and dietetic practice and supports informed decision making about service user care. Find out the key steps to developing guidance and how the BDA can support you.