Optimising Psychosocial Interventions for People With Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders (SEED) Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals in Ireland: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: To date, no studies have explored healthcare professionals' perceptions on the acceptability and effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for patients with severe and enduring eating disorders in Ireland. The aims of this study were to explore how healthcare professionals view the use of psychosocial interventions for patients with severe and enduring eating disorders and how these approaches can be improved. A qualitative study design was utilised to explore perceptions and opinions. Semi-structured, one-to-one interviews were used to collect data from healthcare professionals (n = 16) in mental health settings. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim before being analysed using thematic analysis. Four themes were identified: (1) therapeutic relationship, (2) patient-ce

SUBMITTER: Mooney K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11976135 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature