Relapse in Eating Disorders: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Individuals' Experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Relapse is common in eating disorders (EDs); however, it has received significantly more attention within quantitative research. This systematic review aimed to synthesize qualitative findings regarding the experiences of relapse for people with EDs.

Method

A search for studies reporting qualitative data that included experiences of relapse in individuals with EDs was conducted. This included a systematic search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Scopus, SSCI, and PQDT Global along with supplementary searching. A total of 1594 titles and abstracts and 168 full texts were screened for eligibility. Sixteen studies were included in the review. Quality appraisal was conducted using the CASP checklist. Data were extracted from each paper and thematic synthesis of relevant da

SUBMITTER: Heal-Cohen N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12214294 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature