Brief Report: Exploring Perceived Stigma From Healthcare Professionals in an Adult Sample With Eating Disorders
Mental Health Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
3(2)
Опубликована: Март 24, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
study
aimed
to
develop
and
test
a
novel
Perceived
Stigma
from
Healthcare
Professional's
self‐report
questionnaire
in
sample
of
female
male
young
adults
with
eating
disorders
(EDs).
An
online
cross‐sectional
was
conducted,
recruiting
community
clinical
18
35‐year‐olds
diagnosed
or
self‐identifying
an
ED
(
N
=
140).
The
utilised
the
Eating
Disorder
Inventory‐3
measure
severity.
Those
who
sought
professional
help
for
their
proceeded
answer
Professionals
42).
There
large
range
total
perceived
stigma
scores
but,
volitional
weight
discrimination
were
most
frequently
stigmatising
views.
A
Pearson's
correlation
illustrated
that
greater
healthcare
professionals
moderately
associated
severity,
r
(4)
0.49.
p
0.001.
results
indicate
heterogeneity
experiences
provide
preliminary
evidence
may
reflect
common
experiences.
Greater
might
be
linked
worse
outcomes
those
EDs.
findings
underscore
importance
further
exploration
into
outcomes,
using
validated
questionnaires
larger
samples.
Язык: Английский
A Lifeline or a Label? Patient Perspectives on the Severe and Enduring Eating Disorder (SEED) Classification in Eating Disorder Treatment
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 26, 2025
Abstract
Objective:
The
classification
of
severe
and
enduring
eating
disorders
(SEED)
was
introduced
to
acknowledge
the
chronic
nature
that
persist
beyond
standard
treatment.
However,
concerns
exist
regarding
its
role
in
reinforcing
prognostic
pessimism,
shaping
clinician
attitudes,
influencing
patient
identity
treatment
trajectories.
This
study
explores
perspectives
on
SEED
classification,
examining
how
diagnostic
language
affects
access,
psychological
outcomes,
engagement
with
care.
Method:An
online
survey
employed
collect
demographic
clinical
history
data,
followed
by
in-depth
semi-structured
interviews
41
individuals
longstanding
across
a
range
diagnoses.
Reflexive
thematic
analysis
examined
participants’
experiences
SEED.
Results:
Three
key
themes
emerged:
(1)
as
paradoxical
participants
describing
term
both
validating
restrictive;
(2)
justification
for
withdrawal,
clinicians
services
interpreting
an
indicator
futility,
contributing
reduced
care
opportunities
systemic
exclusion;
(3)
redefining
through
recovery-oriented
frameworks,
advocating
alternative
terminology,
such
“longstanding
disorder,”
models
prioritising
harm
reduction,
step-down
care,
sustained
engagement.
Discussion:
These
findings
suggest
is
not
merely
descriptor
but
actively
shapes
decisions,
agency,
long-term
inferred
association
between
resistance
contributed
exclusion
from
reinforced
therapeutic
nihilism.
Participants
suggested
need
patient-centred,
frameworks
support
continued
access
rather
than
rigid
assumptions.
Further
research
needed
examine
chronicity-based
classifications
influence
decision-making,
resource
allocation,
stigma,
informing
more
inclusive
responsive
models.
Язык: Английский
Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Individuals With Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
European Eating Disorders Review,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Eating
disorders
(EDs)
are
significant
comorbidities
in
individuals
with
schizophrenia
spectrum
(SSDs),
yet
they
often
under
recognized.
This
systematic
review
and
meta‐analysis
aimed
to
synthesise
existing
evidence
on
the
prevalence
of
EDs
SSD
populations
explore
potential
moderators
such
as
geographical
location
diagnostic
tools.
Methods
We
conducted
a
search
PubMed,
Embase
Web
Science
for
studies
reporting
SSDs.
Subgroup
analyses
examined
influence
screening
tools
estimates.
Sensitivity
funnel
plot
were
used
assess
robustness
findings
publication
bias.
Results
A
total
13
studies,
comprising
1135
participants,
included
review,
12
contributing
using
R
v4.4.
The
pooled
SSDs
was
15.65%
(95%
CI:
8.04–28.26),
prediction
interval
ranging
from
1.62%
67.66%.
analysis
by
revealed
substantial
variability,
estimates
5.88%
Southern
Europe
28.99%
Middle
East
North
Africa.
Studies
questionnaire‐based
reported
higher
(19.25%)
compared
those
employing
DSM‐based
criteria
(11.90%).
Significant
heterogeneity
observed
across
(
I
2
=
87%).
Conclusions
study
highlights
considerable
populations,
emphasising
need
early
identification
integrated
care.
variability
suggests
that
geographical,
cultural
methodological
factors
play
an
important
role
findings.
Future
research
should
focus
longitudinal
development
standardized
tools,
inclusion
underrepresented
regions
enhance
understanding
improve
care
this
vulnerable
population.
Язык: Английский
Developing an educational resource for people experiencing eating disorders during the menopause transition: A qualitative co-design study
Journal of Eating Disorders,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
pronounced
changes
in
reproductive
hormones,
such
as
oestradiol
and
progesterone,
that
occur
during
the
menopause
transition
can
contribute
to
increased
risk
of
eating
disorder
onset
or
exacerbate
a
pre-existing
disorder.
Despite
this
heightened
risk,
there
is
lack
available
education
support
takes
into
consideration
unique
challenges
experiencing
an
transition.
This
research
aimed
qualitatively
explore
perspectives
people
with
lived
experience
transition,
co-design
option
addressed
their
unmet
needs.
Methods
A
Double
Diamond
process
was
followed
involving
four
phases:
discover,
define,
develop,
deliver.
Seventeen
women
Australia
participated
online
workshops
across
phases
identify
health
educational
needs
develop
potential
solutions
ultimately
deliver
prototype
solution
final
phase.
All
were
recorded,
transcribed
verbatim
analysed
using
qualitative
thematic
analysis.
findings
from
previous
phase
informed
next
leading
creation.
Results
Qualitative
analysis
identified
six
major
themes
phases;
awareness
intersection
disorders,
education,
limited
stigmatising
services,
learning
experience,
resource
impact
development.
Conclusions
Findings
study
provided
preliminary
acceptability
novel
address
Overall
positive
feedback
on
for
improve
knowledge
empower
treatment-seeking
by
experience.
Язык: Английский
Advice for chief nurses on integrating LGBTQ+ inclusive practices into the healthcare system through centred qualitative exploration
Nguyen Cheirard,
Labrag Gretha
Safety and Health For Medical Workers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
1(3), С. 127 - 141
Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2024
Objective:
This
research
aims
to
uncover
effective
strategies
for
fostering
an
equitable
environment
LGBTQ+
individuals
as
well
potential
barriers
achieving
this
and
classifies
these
based
using
the
Expert
Recommendations
Implementing
Change
(ERIC)
framework.Methods:
We
conducted
a
qualitative
exploration
in-depth
interviews
with
chief
nurses
at
selected
sample
of
healthcare
organizations
throughout
Thailand.
Thematic
analysis
was
performed
identify
recurring
themes
classify
according
ERIC
framework.Findings:
The
study
highlighted
five
factors
that
influenced
application
LGBTQ+-inclusive
practices:
corporate
training
programs,
clarity
in
organization
policy
directives,
support
from
management,
tackling
culture
organization,
(5)
staff
participation
continuous
education.
Training
clear
implementation,
had
largest
hits
amongst
these.
accessibility
information,
combined
cultural
behavioral
changes,
could
be
contributing
recent
increase
segregation,
authors
argue,
resistance
continues
significant
barrier,
suggesting
targeted
efforts
are
needed
address
underlying
biases.
Moreover,
through
community
engagement
digital
learning
tocreate
breaking
routes
inclusivity
emerged
one
innovative
ways.Novelty:
uniquely
integrates
ERIC-framework
yield
actionable
recommendations
nurses.
It
draws
attention
other
seemingly
overlooked
including
suggests
creative
solutions
customized
socio-cultural
setting
Thailand,
not
mentioned
literature.Research
Implications:
insights
provide
practical
advice
executives
who
want
foster
inclusive
settings
patients.
highlights
many
necessary
conditions
tailored
strategy,
training,
implementation
equity
health-care
delivery.”
These
will
guidance
Thailand
areas
where
behaviours
can
govern
clinical
activity,
they
pathway
wider
adoption
global
systems.
Язык: Английский