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Due to the cancellation of the Dietitians of Canada (DC) conference for 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Research Showcase was not able to be held as planned in Saskatoon in June 2020.
Ten of the Early Bird abstracts were presented as Lightning Rounds during the virtual DC conference that was held in June and July, 2020. All 25 Early Bird abstracts are published in this issue of the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research and are also posted on the CFDR website. These abstracts represent a wide variety of practice-based nutrition research projects in Canada.
The Early Bird abstract research event would not be possible without the commitment and dedication of many people. On behalf of DC and CFDR, we extend a special thank you to members of our abstract review committee: Susan Campisi (University of Toronto); Elaine Cawadias (Retired); Pauline Darling (University of Ottawa); Andrea Glenn (St. Francis Xavier University); Mahsa Jessri (University of British Columbia); Jessica Lieffers (University of Saskatchewan); Shelley Vanderhout (University of Toronto).
Thanks also to the moderators for the Lightning Round presentations in the virtual DC conference. Finally, thanks also to the DC Conference team for their support with the Lightning Round presentations over the course of the DC virtual conference.
DIETETIC PRACTICE AND EDUCATION
A national and provincial update on Nutrition Care Process (NCP) implementation in Canada
J.Martino1, C. Eisenbraun2, B. Hotson3, R. Hanning4, E. Lövestam5, J. Lieffers1, INIS Consortium. 1College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK; 2Dietitians of Canada, Toronto, ON; 3Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Winnipeg, MB; 4School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON; 5Department of Food Studies, Nutrition and Dietetics, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
Introduction: The Nutrition Care Process (NCP) is a standardized approach for dietetic practice which has an accompanying terminology (NCPT) for documentation. NCP/NCPT implementation has been occurring in Canada for more than a decade.
Objectives: To obtain and analyze data regarding Canadian dietitians' use of the NCP/NCPT nationally and by province/ territory as well as facilitators, barriers, and attitudes regarding the NCP/NCPT.
Methods: Dietitians from across Canada were invited to complete an online survey in English or French on the NCP/NCPT from February/2017-April/2017 through multiple channels. Data were analyzed using...