Evaluating the effectiveness of an evidence-based online training program for health professionals in eating disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early detection and treatment are essential to ensuring the best possible health outcomes for people with eating disorders (EDs). However, low diagnostic accuracy and a lack of specific ED training are common workforce challenges in Australia and internationally. Online learning provides a potential solution in facilitating the access to evidence-based training programs. The InsideOut Institute has developed the first online clinical training program in EDs to assist with educating health professionals in the identification, assessment, and management of EDs. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the online training program, The Essentials, in mitigating barriers to health professionals treating patients with EDs.

Methods

Pre and post tra

SUBMITTER: Maguire S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6513519 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature