Care experiences of young people with eating disorders and their parents: qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perspectives of young people with eating disorders and their parents on helpful aspects of care should be incorporated into evidence-based practice and service design, but data are limited.AimsTo explore patient and parent perspectives on positive and negative aspects of care for young people with eating disorders.

Method

Six online focus groups with 19 young people aged 16-25 years with existing or past eating disorders and 11 parents.

Results

Thematic analysis identified three key themes: the need to (a) shift from a weight-focused to a more holistic, individualised and consistent care approach, with a better balance in targeting psychological and physical problems from an early stage; (b) improve professionals' knowledge and attitude towards patients and

SUBMITTER: Mitrofan O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6343117 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature