Training Preferences of School Food Service Staff Vary by Role in the School Nutrition Program
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15463584 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Leia Flure (0000-0003-0724-8482, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, corresponding author), Melissa Pflugh Prescott (0000-0002-6317-6674, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Whitney Ajie (Washington State Department of Health), Trinity Allison (0000-0002-6193-9906, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Jennifer McCaffrey (0000-0003-3625-5083, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 50-50 |
| Publication date | 2020-12-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18010050 |
| PMID | 33374767 |
| OpenAlex | W3117475608 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 4 |
Professional development has been identified as a critical component for school nutrition professionals (SNPs) to successfully implement school meal standards in the United States. However, training needs may vary based on different factors. This study examined (1) the topics of highest priority for SNPs; (2) preferred learning methods; (3) where and when trainings should be conducted; and (4) whether responses differ according to important factors including position type, school locale (urban vs. rural), or job experience. Participants completed surveys that included questions on demographics and preferences for learning methods and training topics ( n = 492). Descriptive statistics characterized survey responses. Chi square tests assessed differences in learning method and training topic preferences by participant role, locale, and job experience; Cramer's V assessed the strength of association for each chi square result. Qualitative responses to open-ended questions were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis method. Nearly all training topic preferences were significantly different ( p n = 93) identified three key themes related to training needs: role-specific trainings, innovative learning methods, and geographic access. The combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis indicate that professional development for SNPs should mostly be conducted in-person, be easily accessible, and include hands-on activities. Further, training should be tailored by job role and address situational barriers unique to the geographic area
Descriptive statistics · Locale (computer software · Medical education · Professional development · Qualitative research · Situational ethics · Thematic analysis · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Medicine · Obesity and Health Practices · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |