Table 2 Dietitian’s prior training, awareness of available devices and confidence in performing body composition assessments
% (n) | Dietitians |
|---|---|
Response rate | 84.6 (22) |
Previous training in BCA use | |
 Yes | 54.5 (12) |
 No | 45.5 (10) |
Previous training in BCA devices | |
 Skinfold callipers | 40.9 (9) |
 Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) | 40.9 (9) |
 Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (BIS) | 22.7 (5) |
 Dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) | 4.5 (1) |
Knowledge of available of devices and procedures in department | |
 PG-SGA physical exam | 86.4 (19) |
 BIS | 81.8 (18) |
 Tape measures | 77.3 (17) |
 Skinfold callipers | 68.2 (15) |
 Handgrip dynamometer | 68.2 (15) |
 Bioelectrical impedance scale | 40.9 (9) |
Rating of confidence in using BCA devices or undertaking procedures (extremely / reasonably confident) | |
 PG-SGA physical exam | 77.3 (17) |
 Tape measures | 68.2 (15) |
 MUAC | 63.6 (14) |
 Handgrip dynamometer | 45.5 (10) |
 BIS | 27.3 (6) |
 Skinfold callipers | 4.5 (1) |