A qualitative study of lived experience perspectives and experiences of eating disorder treatment with ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ANZAED (Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders) Eating Disorder Credential is the first national, cross-disciplinary program to recognise minimum standards qualifications, knowledge, training, and ongoing professional development for health professionals to provide safe and effective treatment. While timely access to safe and effective treatment is known to improve quality of life and increase the likelihood of optimal treatment outcomes, there is currently no empirical evidence on the Credential's impact for people with an eating disorder (ED). To address this gap, this study explored the perceptions and treatment experiences of individuals with an ED who received care from a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.

Methods

Participants were 16

SUBMITTER: Martin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12865930 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature