International Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(7), P. 1289 - 1292
Published: May 5, 2023
Abstract
Eating
disorders
(EDs)
present
high
costs
to
the
individual
and
society,
need
for
services
far
surpasses
their
availability.
Caregivers
are
often
on
“front
lines”
of
managing
child's
illness
yet
may
have
very
little
support
sustain
them
in
this
role.
It
is
well‐established
that
caregiver
burden
related
EDs
high,
although
most
research
has
focused
caregivers
adult
patients.
Wilksch
describes
additional
attention
children
adolescents
with
EDs,
given
elevated
psychological,
interpersonal,
financial
incurred
segment
population.
In
commentary,
we
describe
three
major
gaps
service
delivery
exacerbate
stress:
(1)
limited
exploration
“nontraditional”
modalities
could
enhance
access
care;
(2)
lack
into
viability
peer
coaching/support
models
including
respite
resources;
(3)
scarcity
accessible
ED
training
healthcare
providers
(particularly
physicians)
which
increases
length
receipt
competent
care
as
families
search
well‐trained
and/or
languish
waitlists.
We
propose
prioritizing
these
areas
help
alleviate
associated
pediatric
facilitate
prompt,
comprehensive,
optimal
prognosis.
European Eating Disorders Review,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(3), P. 458 - 475
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Abstract
Objective
Carers,
vital
in
the
care
of
individuals
with
an
eating
disorder
(ED),
experience
substantial
caregiving
burden
and
unmet
needs.
This
study
aims
to
identify
factors
which
contribute
experienced
by
carers
a
loved
one
ED
their
support
service
usage.
Method
Carers
(
N
=
245)
completed
online
questionnaire
assessing
demographic,
carer‐specific,
individual
factors.
Multivariate
relationships
were
examined
using
forwards
elimination
produce
parsimonious
model
carer
burden.
Results
The
final
model,
consisting
(e.g.,
relationship
type,
skills),
mental
health)
wellbeing
(i.e.,
purging
symptoms,
depression/self‐harm/suicidality)
explained
large
proportion
(62%)
variance
carers'
Carer
health,
skills
type
parent,
spouse,
sibling)
key
predictors
Nearly
third
had
not
used
any
services,
yet
most
expressed
interest
such
services.
Conclusion
Caregiving
is
determined
experiences
as
well
person
they
are
caring
for.
services
should
continue
address
general
caregiver
skills.
Research
into
barriers
uptake
needed.
International Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(5), P. 881 - 884
Published: April 13, 2023
Abstract
Schleider
et
al.
(2023,
International
Journal
of
Eating
Disorders,
current
issue)
propose
multiple
applications
single‐session
intervention
(SSI)
models
to
the
eating
disorders
(EDs)
spectrum.
In
this
commentary,
we
extending
potential
SSIs
target
parents
as
agents
change
for
youth
with
restrictive
EDs,
particularly
anorexia
nervosa
(AN).
Directing
children
AN
can
circumvent
psychological
barriers
care
while
capitalizing
on
unique
level
motivation
in
a
parent
protect
child
and
advance
their
capacity
thrive.
Key
design
components
effective
map
well
onto
core
principles
family‐based
treatment
(FBT),
which
be
distilled
inform
development
at
risk
or
exhibiting
emerging
diagnostic
AN.
The
participatory
action
research
framework
highlighted
by
(2023)
speaks
importance
developing
using
co‐design
methodologies
parents.
Doing
so
reflects
FBT
principle
empowerment,
acknowledges
parental
self‐efficacy
mediator
FBT,
recognizes
both
key
stakeholders
prevention
adolescent
intended
recipients
created
population.
Public
Significance
(EDs).
extend
EDs.
Parent‐focused
child's
Mental Health Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
Introduction
Only
a
minority
of
individuals
with
mental
health
disorders
receive
specialist
treatment.
Low‐intensity
psychological
therapies,
like
guided
self‐help,
have
the
potential
to
bridge
this
global
treatment
gap.
However,
systematic
process
for
developing
such
therapies
has
not
been
proposed.
This
study
proposes
low‐intensity
treatments,
exemplified
by
Cognitive
Behavioral
Therapy
(CBT)
intervention
children
and
young
people
eating
disorders.
Methods
A
systematic,
three‐step
is
presented.
Firstly,
common
elements
analysis
conducted
within
three
pillars
evidence‐based
practice
(research,
clinical
expertise,
patient
preferences).
Secondly,
coding
matrix
used
synthesize
across
these
pillars.
Finally,
public
involvement
(PPI)
feedback
incorporated
refinement.
Results
Applying
methodology
led
development
an
eight‐module,
low
intensity
CBT
disorders,
covering
topics
as
regular
eating,
body
image,
social
media,
managing
emotional
triggers.
Conclusion
The
derived
from
novel
evidence‐informed
considers
implementation
into
routine
outset.
approach
interventions
holds
promise
closing
gap
irrespective
therapeutic
orientation
or
disorder.
European Eating Disorders Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Eating
disorders
often
result
in
distress,
relationship
impairment,
and
emotional,
social,
financial
burden
for
family
members
other
loved
ones.
However,
carer
outcomes
from
eating
disorder
treatment
are
under-researched,
particularly
residential
settings.
This
study
aimed
to
examine
a
transdiagnostic
service
disorders,
which
included
therapist-led
psychoeducation
peer
support
carers.
International Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(7), P. 1286 - 1288
Published: May 15, 2023
Abstract
Wilksch
(2023)
uses
survey
data
to
characterize
the
perspective
of
caregivers
children
who
have
undergone
treatment
for
an
eating
disorder.
With
this
framework,
author
presents
evocative
view
both
challenges
these
parents
experience
in
acquiring
needed
specialty
treatment,
as
well
negative
impact
that
caregiving
role
may
on
their
own
well‐being.
Altogether,
Forum
underscores
unquestionable
importance
not
overlooking
practical
and
emotional
needs
youth
with
disorders,
a
compelling
call
action
our
field
better
support
navigate
challenging
illnesses.
Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
public
health
burden
of
eating
disorders
(EDs)
is
well
documented
although
it
might
be
underestimated
in
the
global
disease
studies.
There
has
been
considerable
growth
evidence
prevention
over
past
several
decades.
This
chapter
presents
an
overview
present
disorders.
Evidence
showed
that
cognitive
dissonance,
media
literacy,
and
CBT
interventions
targeting
late
adolescent
young
adult
females
with
ED
risk
factors/symptoms
were
effective
reducing
symptoms
or
onset
cases.
Media
literacy
delivered
at
school
setting
best
efficacy
preventing
factors.
Whether
preventive
for
both
high
BMI
are
unclear
albeit
some
positive
findings.
Further
research
cost-effectiveness
real-world
implementation
such
required.
International Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(5), P. 1119 - 1122
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Abstract
Marchetti
and
Sawrikar
(
International
Journal
of
Eating
Disorders
,
2023)
used
the
framework
Common‐Sense
Model
Self‐Regulation
to
explore
perceptions
experiences
parents
caring
for
individuals
with
anorexia
nervosa
(AN)
from
a
systematic
review
literature.
The
studies
they
reviewed
delved
into
subjective
considered
influence
emotional
cognitive
representations
AN
which
were
predominantly
negative.
Parents
play
key
role
in
all
stages
management
an
eating
disorder
so
our
commentary
sets
findings
wider
context
services.
It
is
important
that
we
continue
forge
collaborative
approach
addresses
their
needs
insights
improve
knowledge
about,
services
people
disorders.
International Journal of Eating Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(5), P. 1134 - 1137
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Abstract
Marchetti
and
Sawrikar's
(2024)
systematic
review
of
parent
illness
representations
their
child's
anorexia
nervosa
provides
a
valuable
synthesis
32
qualitative
studies.
The
key
themes
that
emerge
paint
concerning
picture
parents'
perceptions
AN
as:
difficult
to
identify
understand;
chronic
duration;
uncontrollable;
severe;
associated
with
serious
consequences.
A
sense
hopelessness
low‐parental
self‐efficacy
was
identified.
This
Commentary
explores
the
findings
this
in
four
areas:
treatment
recovery
(control/cure);
emotional
illness;
understanding
(coherence)
its
causes;
consequences
AN.
These
are
discussed
along
relevant
quantitative
investigations
experiences,
view
suggesting
how
toll
on
parents
might
be
reduced
reducing
burdens
also
lead
improved
timely
outcomes.
It
is
proposed
two
broad
features
needed:
help‐seeking
experiences
health
care
system;
and,
more
parent‐focussed
support.
European Eating Disorders Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(5), P. 880 - 897
Published: April 13, 2024
This
mixed-methods
study
evaluated
a
peer-led
support
group
for
ED
caregivers;
the
Eating
Disorders
Families
Australia
strive
groups.
Quantitatively,
110
past
or
current
attendees
completed
an
online
survey
assessing
their
own
and
care
recipients'
demographic
profiles,
strive's
impact
on
caregiving
experiences,
caregivers'
psychological
distress,
burden,
skills
self-efficacy.
Qualitative
assessment
comprised
open-ended
questions
about
reinforced
by
in-depth
focus
of
nine
participants.
Quantitative
analyses
revealed
that
participants
felt
more
confident
supported,
less
isolated
in
since
attending
strive.
Caregivers
displayed
mid-range
distress
caregiver
moderate
Qualitatively,
most
helpful
aspects
were
shared
experience
among
participants,
education,
support.
The
difficult
elements
emotional
overly
dominant
members.
Reflections
discussed
necessity
factors
impacting
attendance.
Participants
recommended
resuming
face-to-face
contact
differentiating
groups
based
participant
characteristics
(e.g.
age/stage
illness).
findings
provide
importance
overall
positive
contribution
led
caregivers,
such
as
