Experiences of eating disorder services for people caring for a loved one with an eating disorder in the UK: national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research suggests that those caring for a loved one with an eating disorder in the UK report unmet needs and highlight areas for improvement. More research is needed to understand these experiences on a wider, national scale.

Aims

To disseminate a national survey for adults who had experience caring for a loved one with an eating disorder in the UK, informed by the findings of a smaller scale, qualitative study with parents, siblings and partners in the UK.

Method

A cross-sectional web-based survey was disseminated to adults who had experience caring for a loved one with an eating disorder in the UK.

Results

A total of 360 participants completed the survey. Participants described experiences of care received in both children and young people's, and a

SUBMITTER: Cribben H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11795176 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature