Emergency medicine physicians' knowledge and perceptions of training, education, and resources in eating disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Feeding and eating disorders present with a variety of medical complications, some of which may be life-threatening. Emergency Medicine (EM) physicians may interact with patients with eating disorders, however, EM physicians' knowledge and perceptions of resources for treating patients with eating disorders have not been examined. The purpose of this study was to explore previous training/education, perceptions of available resources, and educational needs in treating eating disorders in practicing EM physicians.

Methods

An investigator-developed survey was used in this cross-sectional pilot study, distributed to EM Residency Program Coordinators in the United States to distribute to EM physicians and residents. The survey assessed EM physicians' previous training

SUBMITTER: Ma C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7789763 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature