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Eating Disorders Patients' Views on Their Disorders and on an Outpatient Service

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: The objective of the study was to determine sufferers' views of outpatient treatment for eating disorders and provide practical recommendations for treatment practice. Twenty NHS outpatients participated in semi-structured interviews, which were subjected to thematic analysis. Respondents expressed ambivalence about whether their eating disorder is a way of exerting control or a disorder that controls them and this leads to them seeking treatment. Sufferers preferred a practical and sensitive approach and began to rely on treatment for recovery. Treatment needs to facilitate sufferers' need for control by striking a balance between practical and empathetic approaches that both involve patients in treatment decisions and give authoritative guidance.

Source: Journal of Health Psychology

DOI: 10.1177/1359105308095070

Authors: Marie Reid, Jennifer Burr, Sarah Williams, Richard Hammersley

Institutions: Queen Margaret University, University of Sheffield, Glasgow Caledonian University

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1986495705

FWCI: 3.718

Cites: 15

Cited by: 78

Related to: 10