Ethical Practices & Evidence-Based Guidelines Flashcards
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A CSSD discovers a colleague is recommending unapproved ergogenic aids with false efficacy claims to athletes. The most appropriate initial step is to:
Answer: Address the issue with the colleague directly first, then escalate if unresolved
CDR's Code of Ethics encourages addressing ethical violations collegially first before escalating to formal reporting bodies.
Meta-analyses of nutrition studies can be limited by 'publication bias,' which means:
Answer: Positive or significant results are more likely to be published than null results
Publication bias inflates perceived intervention effectiveness because studies showing no effect are less likely to reach publication.
An athlete asks a CSSD about a supplement trending on social media with no peer-reviewed research. The CSSD should:
Answer: Advise against it until adequate evidence supports safety and efficacy
Absence of documented harm is not sufficient justification; evidence of safety and efficacy must exist before recommendation.
A CSSD's client is a minor athlete whose parents request nutrition information that the athlete has asked to keep private. The practitioner should:
Answer: Evaluate age, maturity, and legal requirements while working to include both athlete and parents appropriately
Working with minor athletes requires balancing parental rights, the athlete's developing autonomy, and applicable legal standards.
The ISSN (International Society of Sports Nutrition) position stands are best characterized as:
Answer: Expert consensus documents graded by evidence level
ISSN position stands are evidence-graded consensus documents created by sports nutrition experts for clinical and research guidance.
Which scenario represents a dual-role conflict of interest for a CSSD?
Answer: Serving as both team dietitian and paid consultant for a supplement brand supplying the team
Simultaneously advising a team and receiving financial benefit from a supplement supplier creates a conflict of interest that compromises objective counsel.
When integrating evidence into practice, the evidence-based practice (EBP) triad requires consideration of:
Answer: Best research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values/preferences
EBP integrates the best available research with practitioner expertise and individual client context and values.