"The only way that they can access help quickly": a qualitative exploration of key stakeholders' perspectives on guided self-help interventions for children and young people with eating disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a significant unmet treatment need for children and young people (CYP) with eating disorders. Guided self-help interventions have the potential to expand access to evidence-based treatments. Guided self-help is a type of low intensity psychological intervention where individuals engage with a workbook or online programme, with the support of a health professional. Its primary aim is to equip patients and/or their caregivers with self-management skills. However, little is currently known about the acceptability and suitability of guided self-help interventions for CYP with eating disorders. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of three key stakeholder groups - CYP with lived experience of eating disorders, parents/carers, and healthcare professionals - on

SUBMITTER: Davey E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11441004 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature