Clinician knowledge and perceptions of evidence-based practice in pediatric eating disorders in Western Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based practice (EBP) for pediatric eating disorders (EDs), including the strongly recommended family-based treatment (FBT), is not always available to children, adolescents or emerging adults and their families. Our aim was to investigate clinician knowledge and perspectives of EBP, including FBT, and explore barriers and facilitators to its implementation.

Methods

Clinicians working in Western Canada who were engaged in care for pediatric EDs were invited to participate. A multimethod design was employed using an online survey and subsequent phone interview for data collection. Descriptive data was summarized using means and frequencies. Qualitative data was analysed using a mixed approach encompassing inductive and deductive techniques.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Austin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12648922 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature