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View article: Predictors of Treatment Outcome in an Early Intervention Eating Disorder Sample
Predictors of Treatment Outcome in an Early Intervention Eating Disorder Sample Open
Objective To examine baseline predictors of treatment completion and clinical outcomes in 16 to 25‐year‐olds referred for early intervention for a recent‐onset eating disorder (ED). Method Participants ( n = 228; 93% female, 63% White Brit…
View article: The relationship between duration of untreated symptoms and clinical outcomes in first episode eating disorders
The relationship between duration of untreated symptoms and clinical outcomes in first episode eating disorders Open
The relationship between duration of untreated symptoms and clinical outcomes in eating disorders (EDs) is not fully understood. We explored whether the duration of prodrome (DOP) or duration of untreated eating disorder (DUED) impacts cli…
View article: Impact of out-of-home nutrition labelling on people with eating disorders: A systematic review and meta-synthesis
Impact of out-of-home nutrition labelling on people with eating disorders: A systematic review and meta-synthesis Open
Background: Mandatory nutrition labels for out-of-home food consumption have been introduced in several countries to curb rising obesity levels. However, concerns have been raised about the potential negative impacts of such policies could…
View article: “From That Moment, Everything has Changed”: The Experience of Women With Anorexia Nervosa Receiving a Diagnosis of Autism
“From That Moment, Everything has Changed”: The Experience of Women With Anorexia Nervosa Receiving a Diagnosis of Autism Open
Objective Autism and eating disorders (ED) frequently co‐occur, particularly in women. Autistic individuals are often undiagnosed when they present to mental health services and many receive their autism diagnosis during or after ED treatm…
View article: Impact of out-of-home nutrition labelling on people with eating disorders: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
Impact of out-of-home nutrition labelling on people with eating disorders: a systematic review and meta-synthesis Open
Objectives Mandatory nutrition labels for out-of-home food consumption have been introduced in several countries to curb rising obesity levels. However, concerns have been raised about the potential negative impacts of such policies on ind…
View article: Other psychological management strategies for anorexia nervosa
Other psychological management strategies for anorexia nervosa Open
In addition to having the highest rate of mortality among all psychiatric disorders and causing profound negative effects on quality of life, anorexia nervosa (AN) remains challenging to address. Apart from cognitive behavioural therapy an…
View article: Experiences of externalisation in recovery from Anorexia Nervosa: a reflexive thematic analysis
Experiences of externalisation in recovery from Anorexia Nervosa: a reflexive thematic analysis Open
Background Many individuals perceive Anorexia Nervosa (AN) as a part of their personal identity. Externalisation of the problem is a practice that is often taken up within NICE recommended treatments for AN. Dominant understandings of exte…
View article: Impact of out-of-home nutrition labelling on people with eating disorders: A systematic review and meta-synthesis
Impact of out-of-home nutrition labelling on people with eating disorders: A systematic review and meta-synthesis Open
Background: Mandatory nutrition labels for out-of-home food consumption have been introduced in several countries to curb rising obesity levels. However, concerns have been raised about the potential negative impacts of such policies could…
View article: The clinical characteristics of autistic women with restrictive eating disorders
The clinical characteristics of autistic women with restrictive eating disorders Open
Background Autistic women are at high risk of developing restrictive eating disorders (REDs), such as anorexia nervosa. Aims This study provides an overview of the clinical characteristics of autistic women with REDs to (i) enhance underst…
View article: Characterising illness stages and recovery trajectories of eating disorders in young people via remote measurement technology (STORY): a multi-centre prospective cohort study protocol
Characterising illness stages and recovery trajectories of eating disorders in young people via remote measurement technology (STORY): a multi-centre prospective cohort study protocol Open
Background Eating disorders (EDs) are serious, often chronic, conditions associated with pronounced morbidity, mortality, and dysfunction increasingly affecting young people worldwide. Illness progression, stages and recovery trajectories …
View article: The Anorexic Voice: A Dialogical Enquiry and Thematic Analysis
The Anorexic Voice: A Dialogical Enquiry and Thematic Analysis Open
Although prevalent among those given a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN), the internal anorexic voice (AV) is little understood. This study aimed to explore the AV's role in the development and maintenance of AN from a new perspective – t…
View article: A novel whole-team training programme for adult eating disorder services in England: rationale, development and preliminary evaluation
A novel whole-team training programme for adult eating disorder services in England: rationale, development and preliminary evaluation Open
Aims and method In response to recommendations for improving the quality and coordination of care delivered by eating disorder services, a whole-team training programme was commissioned by Health Education England in 2020. This paper descr…
View article: Processes of change in family therapies for anorexia nervosa: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative data
Processes of change in family therapies for anorexia nervosa: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative data Open
Objective: To synthesise young person and family member perspectives on processes of change in family therapy for anorexia nervosa (AN), including systemic family therapy and manualised family-based treatment, to obtain an understanding of…
View article: Experiences of externalisation in recovery from anorexia nervosa: a reflexive thematic analysis
Experiences of externalisation in recovery from anorexia nervosa: a reflexive thematic analysis Open
Background: Many individuals perceive anorexia nervosa (AN) as a part of their personal identity. Externalisation involves making the “problem” a separate entity, external to the individual. It is an attitude taken by the client and family…
View article: The impact of continuous calorie restriction and fasting on cognition in adults without eating disorders
The impact of continuous calorie restriction and fasting on cognition in adults without eating disorders Open
Research into the effects of calorie restriction continues to intrigue those interested in whether it may allow humans to live longer and healthier lives. Animal studies of continuous calorie restriction (CCR) and fasting have demonstrated…
View article: The Impact of Continuous Calorie Restriction and Fasting on Cognition in Adults without Eating Disorders
The Impact of Continuous Calorie Restriction and Fasting on Cognition in Adults without Eating Disorders Open
Research into the effects of calorie restriction continues to intrigue those interested in whether it may allow humans to live longer and healthier lives. Animal studies of continuous calorie restriction and fasting have demonstrated signi…
View article: Psychometric Properties and Validity of the Pros and Cons of Anorexia Scale: An Exploration of Anorexia Patients’ Endorsement of Benefits and Burdens of Their Illness, and Severity, Subtype and Motivation
Psychometric Properties and Validity of the Pros and Cons of Anorexia Scale: An Exploration of Anorexia Patients’ Endorsement of Benefits and Burdens of Their Illness, and Severity, Subtype and Motivation Open
Background The egosyntonic nature of anorexia nervosa (AN) – or valued nature of the illness – has been highlighted as a possible maintaining factor in AN. As such, understanding egosyntonicity is a key issue in both assessment and treatme…
View article: The anorexic voice: A dialogical enquiry and thematic analysis.
The anorexic voice: A dialogical enquiry and thematic analysis. Open
Although prevalent among those given a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN), the internal anorexic voice (AV) is little understood. This study aimed to explore the AV’s role in the development and maintenance of AN from a new perspective – t…
View article: A framework for conceptualising early intervention for eating disorders
A framework for conceptualising early intervention for eating disorders Open
Objective This paper outlines the evidence base for early intervention for eating disorders; provides a global overview of how early intervention for eating disorders is provided in different regions and settings; and proposes policy, serv…
View article: Towards identifying a method of screening for autism amongst women with restrictive eating disorders
Towards identifying a method of screening for autism amongst women with restrictive eating disorders Open
Objective Up to 37% of patients with anorexia nervosa score above cut‐off on autism screening measures. These individuals typically have poorer outcomes from standard eating disorder interventions and could therefore benefit from adaptatio…
View article: A comparison of the eating disorder service experiences of autistic and non‐autistic women in the UK
A comparison of the eating disorder service experiences of autistic and non‐autistic women in the UK Open
Objective Qualitative studies report that autistic women have poor experiences when being treated for an eating disorder (ED) and express that ED services are not appropriately tailored to meet their needs. It is unclear whether their expe…
View article: Understanding risk factors for disordered eating symptomatology in athletes: A prospective study
Understanding risk factors for disordered eating symptomatology in athletes: A prospective study Open
Disordered eating and eating disorders have huge impact on athletic health and performance. Understanding risk factors for disordered eating development is paramount to protecting the health and performance of these athletes. This project …