14 Dec 2022
The BDA Research Symposium returned in person for the first time since 2019 on Wednesday 7 December, with over 130 delegates joining us for our annual event showcasing the breadth of research across dietetics.
If we don't do patient research then we can't improve patient care. So the only way you can work out whether you are doing something right, or whether you can do it better, or quicker or offer it to more people is by doing some research to get the answers to those questions.
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Judy Lawrence
Research Officer | British Dietetic Association
Not only did we have a record attendance in Birmingham but student groups from University of Nottingham, University of Plymouth and University of Winchester joined us online to watch talks in the main room.
Symprove hosted the breakfast session, entitled; ‘Can probiotics help to alleviate symptoms in people with Long COVID?' This was presented by Dr Caroline Dalton, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Genetics, Sheffield Hallam University.
I think it's crucial that Dietitians continue to question exactly what they are doing in practice and then undertake research studies in order to be able to develop new information. Not just for themselves, but for the whole dietetic profession and the wider nutrition community who can also benefit.
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Professor Kevin Whelan
This year we saw 62 abstracts presented in person and three presented via recordings. These were presented across 12 streams and we are pleased to announce that there will be even more streams being launched next year. Diabetes will be included in this - so watch this space!
Felt very honoured to attend and present at the BDA research symposium today. Such an interesting and inspiring day listening to diverse topics. #BDAResearch https://t.co/qI7oIsqFDo
— Rachel (@rachel_jh_) December 7, 2022
We rounded off the day by announcing the winning abstract in each stream, the winners were:
New stream: Nutrition in Older Adults – Supported by BDA Older People Specialist Group
Elaine Penman for: Structured literature review of oral nutritional supplementation parameters for older people in the perioperative phase of fragility hip fracture recovery.
Congratulations to @epenman, winner of the new stream Nutrition in Older Adults stream for “Structured literature review of oral nutritional supplementation parameters for older people in the perioperative phase of fragility hip fracture recovery”🎉@BDA_olderpeople
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/x5l2U1sW12
New stream: Supplementary Prescribing
Nicola Vernon for: The prescribing practices of intestinal failure dietitians. What are the barriers.
Congratulations to @NicVernonRD, winner of the 2022 new Supplementary Prescribing stream for “The prescribing practices of intestinal failure dietitians. What are the barriers?” 🎉
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/GHWgJn1VYi
Clinical Nutrition
Simone Roberts for: Improving Detection of Malnutrition in the Community: Tools used by Meals on Wheels and the Emergency Medical Services, a systematic review.
Congratulations to @SimoneR_RD winner of the Clinical Nutrition stream, for " Improving Detection of Malnutrition in the Community: Tools used by Meals on Wheels and the Emergency Medical Services, a systematic review.” 🎉
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/CavDL83j0h
Critical Care – Supported by BDA Critical Care Specialist Group
Eimear Wall for: Nutrition support practices in critical care during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic – a service evaluation.
Congratulations to Eimear Wall, winner of the Critical Care Stream for care “Nutrition support practices in critical care during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic – a service evaluation”🎉 supported by @BDACriticalCare#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/HAHmR0cCQn
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
Gastro – Supported by BDA Gastroenterology Specialist Group
Katerina Belogianni for: Development and Validation of a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Questionnaire in the dietary management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Congratulations to @KateBelogianni , winner of the Gastroenterology stream for “Development and Validation of a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Questionnaire in the dietary management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome” 🎉 supported by @bda_gastro
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/1ZgX2EbepM
Maternal and Fertility Nutrition – Supported by BDA Maternal and Fertility Nutrition Specialist Group
Komal Deepak for: Nutritional management of functional gut symptoms in people with endometriosis: A cross sectional survey.
The winner was given a free place on the Nutrition in Pregnancy Course held in January/February 2023 – Find out more about the course.
Congratulations to @Komaldeepakk, winner of the Maternal and Fertility Nutrition stream for “Nutritional management of functional gut symptoms in people with endometriosis: A cross sectional survey” 🎉 supported by @BdaMaternal #BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/3OD5ohFg17
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
New to Research – Supported by Yakult
Nicole Robertson for: A qualitative study of the experiences of dietetic care in eating disorder treatment.
Congratulations to Nicole Robertson, winner of the New to Research stream for "A qualitative study of the experiences of dietetic care in eating disorder treatment"🎉 supported by Yakult#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/Wb3jtriKxV
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
Nutrition Support – Supported by Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Specialist Group
Oscar Walton for: Cross-Sectional Study of Registered Dietitians’ Perspectives on Training to Position Nasogastric Tubes.
Congratulations to Oscar Walton, winner of the Nutrition Support stream, for “Cross-Sectional Study of Registered Dietitians’ Perspectives on Training to Position Nasogastric Tubes.” 🎉 supported by @BDA_PENG#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/KQQ3gqoSZz
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
Obesity – Supported by BDA Obesity Specialist Group
Emily Nelson for: A secondary analysis of the DROPLET Study: body composition as a predictor of weight loss.
The winner has been provided with a free place at the Obesity Specialist Group 2023 Study Day.
Congratulations to Emily Nelson, winner of Obesity stream for “A secondary analysis of the DROPLET Study: body composition as a predictor of weight loss.” 🎉 supported by @BDA_Obesity
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/jmGxlvZjlS
Paediatric – Supported by BDA Paediatric Specialist Group
James Evans for: Cross-sectional survey investigating nutrition support practices and opinions toward gastrostomy use across United Kingdom paediatric bone marrow transplant centres.
The winner has been provided with a free place at the Paediatric Specialist Group 2023 Study Day.
Congratulations to @JamesEvansRD, winner of Paediatric stream for “Cross-sectional survey investigating nutrition support practices and opinions toward gastrostomy use across United Kingdom paediatric bone marrow transplant centres” 🎉 supported by @BDA_Paediatrics#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/WTPqFmJuVC
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
Public Health
Megan Mehnert for: An investigation into the link between cooking from scratch and vegetable consumption; a cross-sectional survey of adults in the UK.
Congratulations to Megan Mehnert, winner of the Public Health stream for “An investigation into the link between cooking from scratch and vegetable consumption; a cross-sectional survey of adults in the UK” 🎉 @BDAPublicHealth #BDAResearch
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
Service Evaluation
Abigail Platt for: Evaluation of the dietary intake of children and adolescents with a diagnosis of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in the United Kingdom: an observational service evaluation.
Congratulations to Abigail Platt, winner of Service Evaluation for “Evaluation of the dietary intake of children and adolescents with a diagnosis of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) in the United Kingdom: an observational service evaluation.”🎉#BDAResearch pic.twitter.com/01nYXEMzXU
— BDA British Dietetic Association (@BDA_Dietitians) December 7, 2022
Get involved next year
Abstract submission for 2023 will open in April 2023 and close in July 2023. The date for next year's event will be announced shortly - along with some new developments too.
The Research Symposium was sponsored by Yakult and Symprove.
