Table 2 2019 Survey’s Descriptive Results (n = 27 PCCs)
Variables name | FRQ | % |
|---|---|---|
Age groups for patients following up in the PC centres | ||
> one esponse to the question(age groups are regrouped) | ||
Paediatrics (Infants, Toddlers, Children & Adolescents) | 3 | 11.1 |
Adults (adults & elderly) | 3 | 11.1 |
All groups (all age groups served) | 21 | 77.8 |
Medical Team Members (Professionals) at PC centres (> one response to the question) | ||
Physicians | 17 | 29.8 |
Health Educators | 11 | 19.3 |
Dietitians | 15 | 26.3 |
Nurses | 8 | 14.0 |
Social workers | 6 | 10.5 |
Does the centre provide nutrition services? (Response = 27) | ||
YES | 25 | 92.6 |
NO | 2 | 7.4 |
Does your centre use a multidisciplinary approach in managing patients' diseases? (Response = 27) | ||
YES | 20 | 74.1 |
NO | 7 | 25.9 |
Does the centre provide nutrition services for Obesity? (Response = 26) 23 (88.5%) | ||
YES | 23 | 85.5 |
NO | 3 | 11.2 |
Does your centre follow the 2016 Saudi guidelines to manage obesity? (Response = 27) | ||
YES | 12 | 44.4 |
NO | 15 | 55.6 |
Are there dietitians in the centre? (Response = 27) | ||
YES | 23 | 85.2 |
NO | 6 | 22.2 |
Are all employed dietitians registered with SCFHS? (Response = 27) | ||
YES | 22 | 81.5 |
NO | 5 | 18.5 |
How many dietitians are in the centre? (Response = 27) | ||
Three or more RDs | 5 | 18.5 |
< three RDs | 22 | 81.5 |
What are sources of nutrition services? (Response = 27) | ||
Dietitians | 22 | 81.5 |
Physicians | 4 | 15.4 |
Nurses | 1 | 1.0 |