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View article: What factors do parents/caregivers think impact change in family therapy for anorexia nervosa?: a qualitative study
What factors do parents/caregivers think impact change in family therapy for anorexia nervosa?: a qualitative study Open
Background While the efficacy of family therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa is well documented, the process of change across treatment is less well understood. Emerging research has looked at the young person experience, however,…
View article: When Is the Right Time to End Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT‐AN)?: A Qualitative Study of Young People's Experiences
When Is the Right Time to End Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT‐AN)?: A Qualitative Study of Young People's Experiences Open
Objective Family therapy for anorexia nervosa (FT‐AN) is the first‐line recommended treatment for young people with anorexia nervosa. There is variability in treatment length across studies and evidence suggests treatment length and outcom…
View article: Bonding and parent‐child quality of interaction in parents with eating disorder: A scoping review
Bonding and parent‐child quality of interaction in parents with eating disorder: A scoping review Open
Objective To summarise existing evidence on bonding and parent‐child quality of interaction in parents with eating disorder (ED). Methods A scoping review was conducted. Seven databases (PsycInfo, Embase, Medline, Pubmed, OpenGrey, ProQues…
View article: Family therapy for emerging adults with anorexia nervosa: Expert opinion on evidence, practice considerations, and future directions
Family therapy for emerging adults with anorexia nervosa: Expert opinion on evidence, practice considerations, and future directions Open
Various forms of eating disorder focused family therapy (FT‐ED) have been developed and evaluated for adolescents. FT‐ED for adolescent anorexia nervosa (AN) focuses on empowering parents/carers with the knowledge and skills required to fa…
View article: Clinician perspectives on how change occurs in multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: a qualitative study
Clinician perspectives on how change occurs in multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: a qualitative study Open
Background Multi-family Therapy (MFT) is being increasingly used in specialist eating disorder services internationally. Despite evidence of its efficacy, little is understood about the treatment mechanisms and what specifically promotes c…
View article: Multi-family Therapy for Eating Disorders Across the Lifespan
Multi-family Therapy for Eating Disorders Across the Lifespan Open
Purpose of Review This review aims to report on recent evidence for multi-family therapy for eating disorders (MFT) across the lifespan. It is a narrative update of recent systematic, scoping and meta-analytic reviews. Recent Findings Ther…
View article: The Role of the Dietitian within Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN): A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Clinician Perspectives
The Role of the Dietitian within Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN): A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Clinician Perspectives Open
Background: Despite dietitians being important members of the multidisciplinary team delivering family therapy for anorexia nervosa (FT-AN), their specific responsibilities and roles are unclear and their involvement in the treatment can b…
View article: How young people perceive change to occur in family therapy for anorexia nervosa: a qualitative study
How young people perceive change to occur in family therapy for anorexia nervosa: a qualitative study Open
Background Family therapy for anorexia nervosa (FT-AN) is the first line recommended treatment for child and adolescent anorexia nervosa. Despite evidence of its efficacy, little is understood about the treatment mechanisms. This study aim…
View article: Moderators of treatment effect in a randomised controlled trial of single‐ and multi‐family therapy for anorexia nervosa in adolescents and emerging adults
Moderators of treatment effect in a randomised controlled trial of single‐ and multi‐family therapy for anorexia nervosa in adolescents and emerging adults Open
Introduction Multi‐family therapy for anorexia nervosa (MFT‐AN) is a novel, group‐based intervention that intensifies single‐family therapy for anorexia nervosa (FT‐AN), with the aim of improving outcomes. The current study explored treatm…
View article: Improving programme‐led and focused interventions for eating disorders: An experts' consensus statement—A UK perspective
Improving programme‐led and focused interventions for eating disorders: An experts' consensus statement—A UK perspective Open
Objective Eating disorders are associated with significant illness burden and costs, yet access to evidence‐based care is limited. Greater use of programme‐led and focused interventions that are less resource‐intensive might be part of the…
View article: Attachment in individuals with eating disorders compared to community controls: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Attachment in individuals with eating disorders compared to community controls: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Objective Individuals with eating disorders are known to have higher rates of insecure attachment compared to community controls, but the factors underlying this finding are poorly understood. We conducted the first meta‐analysis comparing…
View article: Effect of maternal eating disorders on mother‐infant quality of interaction, bonding and child temperament: A longitudinal study
Effect of maternal eating disorders on mother‐infant quality of interaction, bonding and child temperament: A longitudinal study Open
Aims This study aims to investigate the effect of maternal eating disorders (ED) on mother‐infant quality of interaction at 8 weeks and bonding and child temperament at 1 and 2 years postnatally. We also aimed to explore the relationship b…
View article: Attachment in individuals with eating disorders compared to community controls: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Attachment in individuals with eating disorders compared to community controls: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction: Individuals with eating disorders are known to have higher rates of insecure attachment compared to community controls, but the factors underlying this finding are poorly understood. We conducted the first systematic review a…
View article: Silent witnesses: the experience of having a sibling with anorexia nervosa
Silent witnesses: the experience of having a sibling with anorexia nervosa Open
Background This study explored the experience of having a sibling with anorexia nervosa and the sibling perspectives on service provision. Method Four focus groups were conducted with 14 siblings (8 female, 6 male, age 11–19 years) of adol…
View article: From efficacy to effectiveness: child and adolescent eating disorder treatments in the real world (part 1)—treatment course and outcomes
From efficacy to effectiveness: child and adolescent eating disorder treatments in the real world (part 1)—treatment course and outcomes Open
Background Findings from randomised control trials inform the development of evidence-based eating disorder (ED) practice guidelines internationally. Only recently are data beginning to emerge regarding how these treatments perform outside…
View article: From efficacy to effectiveness: child and adolescent eating disorder treatments in the real world (Part 2): 7-year follow-up
From efficacy to effectiveness: child and adolescent eating disorder treatments in the real world (Part 2): 7-year follow-up Open
Background Eating disorders are often characterised as disabling, chronic or relapsing conditions with high mortality rates. This study reports follow-up outcomes for patients seen at the Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating Dis…
View article: Attachment and mentalization as predictors of outcome in family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa
Attachment and mentalization as predictors of outcome in family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa Open
Anorexia nervosa-focussed family therapy (FT-AN) is the first-line treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa (AN), but the predictors of poor treatment response are not well understood. The main aim of this study was to investigate the rol…
View article: <scp>Multi‐family</scp> therapy for eating disorders: A systematic scoping review of the quantitative and qualitative findings
<span>Multi‐family</span> therapy for eating disorders: A systematic scoping review of the quantitative and qualitative findings Open
Objective This study reviewed the quantitative and qualitative evidence‐base for multi‐family therapy (MFT) for eating disorders regarding change in physical and psychological symptoms, broader individual and family factors, and the experi…
View article: Temperament-based treatment for young adults with eating disorders: acceptability and initial efficacy of an intensive, multi-family, parent-involved treatment
Temperament-based treatment for young adults with eating disorders: acceptability and initial efficacy of an intensive, multi-family, parent-involved treatment Open
Background Adult eating disorder treatments are hampered by lack of access and limited efficacy. This open-trial study evaluated the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a novel intervention for adults with eating disorders delivered …
View article: Cost-effectiveness of specialist eating disorders services for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa: a national surveillance study
Cost-effectiveness of specialist eating disorders services for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa: a national surveillance study Open
Background Evidence suggests specialist eating disorders services for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa have the potential to improve outcomes and reduce costs through reduced hospital admissions. This study aimed to evaluate …
View article: Brief early adolescent multi-family therapy (BEAM) trial for anorexia nervosa: a feasibility randomized controlled trial protocol
Brief early adolescent multi-family therapy (BEAM) trial for anorexia nervosa: a feasibility randomized controlled trial protocol Open
Introduction Multi-family therapy (MFT) is a recommended treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa internationally. Despite recent significant advances in single-family therapy, the evidence base for MFT remains relatively small. Several i…
View article: Temperament-Based Treatment for Young Adults with Eating Disorders: Acceptability and Initial Efficacy of an Intensive, Multi-Family, Parent-Involved Treatment.
Temperament-Based Treatment for Young Adults with Eating Disorders: Acceptability and Initial Efficacy of an Intensive, Multi-Family, Parent-Involved Treatment. Open
Background: Adult eating disorder treatments are hampered by lack of access and limited efficacy. This open-trial study evaluated the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a novel intervention for adults with eating disorders delivered…
View article: The Experience of Intolerance of Uncertainty for Parents of Young People With a Restrictive Eating Disorder
The Experience of Intolerance of Uncertainty for Parents of Young People With a Restrictive Eating Disorder Open
PurposeThis study aimed to explore how parents of young people with a restrictive eating disorder (ED) experience and manage uncertainty. MethodsSeventeen parents of young people with a restrictive ED were recruited from multi-family thera…
View article: (Post-print) Attachment and mentalization as predictors of outcome in family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa
(Post-print) Attachment and mentalization as predictors of outcome in family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa Open
Objective: Anorexia nervosa focussed family therapy (FT-AN) is the first-line treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa (AN), but the predictors of poor treatment response are not well-understood. The main aim of this study was to investig…
View article: Multisystemic therapy compared with management as usual for adolescents at risk of offending: the START II RCT
Multisystemic therapy compared with management as usual for adolescents at risk of offending: the START II RCT Open
Background The Systemic Therapy for At Risk Teens (START) trial is a randomised controlled trial of multisystemic therapy (MST) compared with management as usual (MAU). The present study reports on long-term follow-up of the trial (to 60 m…