Barriers and attitudes health professionals working in eating disorders experience

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Author(s)
Walker, Sarah
Lloyd, Chris
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2011
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Working with people with eating disorders is a matter of significant concern for health professionals. This study aimed to explore the attitudes of health professionals towards treating clients with eating disorders. A qualitative research design using consensual qualitative research (CQR) was used. A focus group consisting of 15 health professionals was held. The discussion was guided by a semi-structured interview schedule. Using the CQR procedure, three domains were identified: attitudes, countertransference, and barriers to providing treatment. These findings have important implications in the treatment of eating disorders.Working with people with eating disorders is a matter of significant concern for health professionals. This study aimed to explore the attitudes of health professionals towards treating clients with eating disorders. A qualitative research design using consensual qualitative research (CQR) was used. A focus group consisting of 15 health professionals was held. The discussion was guided by a semi-structured interview schedule. Using the CQR procedure, three domains were identified: attitudes, countertransference, and barriers to providing treatment. These findings have important implications in the treatment of eating disorders.
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Journal Title
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
Volume
18
Issue
7
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© 2011 MA Healthcare. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
Subject
Clinical sciences