Carers' views on autism and eating disorders comorbidity: qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with co-occurring anorexia nervosa and autism respond differently to eating disorder treatments. Previous interviews with patients with both conditions and clinicians working in eating disorder services has highlighted service and treatment adaptations might be beneficial and could improve outcomes for these individuals.

Aims

The aim of this study was to explore carers' experiences of current treatment approaches for people with autism who have anorexia nervosa, and their views on how these can be improved.

Method

Ten carers of a loved one diagnosed with autism and anorexia nervosa were interviewed using a semi-structured interview schedule and the transcripts were analysed with thematic analysis.

Results

Four key themes emerged from the int

SUBMITTER: Adamson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7331083 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature