Orthorexia Nervosa: Disorder or Not? Opinions of Dutch Health Professionals.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a condition that is characterized by a pathological obsession with eating foods one considers healthy and has recently been suggested as a new possible diagnosis. However, there is limited published research on health professionals' recognition, ideas and opinions regarding the diagnosis and classification of ON. Purpose: The aim of this mixed-methods study was to gain insight into the perspectives of clinically active health professionals on ON, and into their opinions on if and how the disorder should be classified. Results: Psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians and physiotherapists in the Netherlands (n = 160) participated by responding to a self-administered questionnaire. Most health professionals (78%) reported t

SUBMITTER: Ryman FVM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6428718 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature