Development and evaluation of an online education module to improve clinician knowledge and management of eating disorders in the peripartum: a pre-post survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Eating disorders (EDs) comprise a range of illnesses characterised by disordered eating, distressing thoughts, and changes in weight. EDs in the perinatal period are a growing concern. Maternity staff receive little training in this area and often report feeling ill-equipped to recognise or respond to presentations of ED during this time. The study aimed to develop and evaluate an online educational module for clinicians and support workers to improve knowledge of EDs in the perinatal period.

Method

Education modules were developed using a co-design process with consumer advocates, peer support workers, clinicians, and experts. Consumer perspectives, evidence-based videos, activities, and text relating to screening, management, monitoring and referral of perinatal

SUBMITTER: Ellis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11457452 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature