Infuse Issue 8 June 2019 | Page 10

ADVERTORIAL
Supported by Nestlé Health Science
Translating Research
Into Practice A roadmap to avoid
–
becoming “lost in translation”
by Merran Findlay AdvAPD, National Health and Medical Research Council Translating Research Into Practice Fellow
As accredited practising
dietitians, it’s ingrained
through our training and
daily practice to be up-to-
date with current literature
in order to deliver
evidence-based care.
Being across the latest science is how
we ensure the best possible outcomes
for the people we provide care to and
ultimately maintain credibility as a
profession. However, the average time
from published evidence to practice is 17
years. 1 Yes, 17 years. It sounds alarming
but it doesn’t have to be that way.
"...we want the best care for our
patients or clients, then why don’t
we just do it?"
© Dietitian Connection
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Images courtesy of Merran Findlay
Infuse | June 2019