BDA: RESEARCH
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The annual BDA Research Symposium is a highlight event in the dietetic calendar and is a fantastic opportunity for dietitians to showcase their latest research. Over the last few years, the Symposium has soared in popularity and has grown to include dietitians from all areas of the profession including dietetic students, dietitians working in clinical practice, public health dietitians and research dietitians. Research presented at the Symposium could be anything from an undergraduate dissertation, an MSc/MRes project, a PhD study via a university or sponsored by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)/Health Education England (HEE), or practice-based research in a dietetic setting. The supportive environment makes it an encouraging and exciting place to present, network, collaborate, learn, and promote dietetics! It’s also a great place to share best practice, new interventions and stimulate interest in research. HOW DOES THE SYMPOSIUM WORK?
There is a call for abstracts several months before the event which takes place every December in Birmingham. Abstracts are reviewed and judged anonymously, then sent back to the applicant with feedback. The applicant can then choose whether to re-submit their abstract for presentation once the feedback has been incorporated. ATTENDING ON THE DAY
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presentations from long-standing BDA members and specialised dietitians on a topic that has impacted or shaped dietetic practice. Attendees are also able to browse the exhibition space, which includes a range of BDA partners and an area to speak with expert BDA staff who are on hand to provide advice, guidance and a range of useful resources to help in your practice. LOOKING BACK AT 2016
The 2016 BDA Symposium got off to a flying start, with BDA member Professor Mary Hickson presenting her latest research undertaken for the Future Dietitian 2025 project Future Dietetic Workforce - working towards a new strategy. This was followed by BDA member Yvonne McKenzie presenting her work with the BDA Gastroenterology Specialist Group on their updated practice guidelines for the management of irritable bowel syndrome. Delegates enjoyed a breadth of interesting topics throughout the day with six main streams including Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, New
to Research, Paediatrics, Service Evaluation and Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Research on a variety of topics was presented from diabetes and HIV, clinical caseload, parenteral and enteral nutrition, effectiveness of dietetic interventions and many more areas. Of course, the Symposium always ensures a delicious and nutritious selection of lunch and snacks too! Due to popular demand, 2016 also saw the first Satellite Symposium in Northern Ireland. Fourteen abstracts were presented alongside BDA member Dr Caomham Logue’s presentation on assessing intakes of lowcalorie sweeteners, and BDA member Dr Paula McGurk’s presentation on self-screening for nutritional risk in hospital outpatients using an electronic system. ATTEND THE 2017 SYMPOSIUM
If you’re working in, undertaking, or interested in dietetic research, then attending the BDA
Research Symposium or submitting an abstract is well worth your time. Find out more about what’s in store for the 2017 Symposium and book your place to attend. BDA members can enjoy a reduced rate to attend too. GET PUBLISHED!
The Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (JHND) is the BDA’s international peerreviewed journal that provides the latest research, reviews, practice guidelines and discussion papers in the field of nutrition and dietetics. JHND has a high performing impact factor and is consistently ranked as one of the most valued benefits by BDA members, as full access to published articles is part of BDA membership. All abstracts presented at the BDA Research Symposium are published in JHND and are arranged according to the six streams.
JOIN THE BDA The BDA aims to support evidence-based practice for dietitians by making the latest research as accessible as possible. A highly valued benefit of becoming a BDA member is free access to the Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN) system. PEN is an invaluable resource which condenses and summarises the entire nutrition and dietetic evidence base on more than 190 nutrition- and dietetic-related topics, then gives you practical guidance to help apply this to dietetic practice. Why not speak to a colleague who is a member and consider joining us? We also invite you to take a look at the full list of membership benefits.
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