The parents aren't alright, either: Commentary on Wilksch (2023) DOI
Andrea B. Goldschmidt,

Christina Tortolani

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.

Language: Английский

Characteristics, correlates of burden and support service use of a help‐seeking carers of loved ones with an eating disorder DOI Creative Commons
Melissa Pehlivan,

Bethany Rodgers,

Jasmin Schlage

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Extending single‐session interventions to target parents as agents of change in adolescent eating disorders DOI
Katharine L. Loeb, Gina Dimitropoulos

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

Language: Английский

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A novel methodology to develop low‐intensity psychological treatments DOI Creative Commons
Emily Davey, Sophie Bennett, Rachel Bryant‐Waugh

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Carer Outcomes From a Residential Treatment Service for Eating Disorders DOI Open Access
Sinead Day, Deborah Mitchison, Katherine Gill

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Prevention of Eating Disorders DOI
Long Khanh‐Dao Le, Eng Joo Tan, Simon Wilksch

et al.

Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 923 - 938

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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How best to support parents of children with an eating disorder: A commentary on Wilksch (2023) DOI
Sasha Gorrell, Daniel Le Grange

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.

Language: Английский

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Prevention of Eating Disorders DOI
Long Khanh‐Dao Le, Eng Joo Tan, Simon Wilksch

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Listening to parents caring for individuals with eating disorders through the lens of the common‐sense model of illness perception DOI Creative Commons
Janet Treasure, Maria Livanou

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.

Language: Английский

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The urgent need for greater parent support and better health system experiences to enhance outcomes for pediatric anorexia nervosa: A Commentary on Marchetti & Sawrikar (2023) DOI Creative Commons
Simon Wilksch

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.

Language: Английский

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Striving to support the supporters: A mixed methods evaluation of the strive support groups for caregivers of individuals with an eating disorder DOI Creative Commons

Aviva Margaret Lefkovits,

Geneviève Pépin, Andrea Phillipou

et al.

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

Language: Английский

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