Credentialing Eating Disorder Clinicians: Connecting Patients to a Skilled Workforce
Author(s)
Heruc, G
Cook, F
Hurst, K
Shelton, B
Trobe, S
McLean, S
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2022
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Background: The Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) and the National Eating Disorder Collaboration (NEDC) have partnered to develop a credentialing system to formally recognise clinicians with the qualifications, knowledge, training and professional development profile to meet minimum standards for delivery of safe and effective eating disorder treatment. Objectives: To describe the features of the ANZAED Eating Disorder Clinician Credential that contributes to its objectives of: (1) helping people experiencing eating disorders to locate the right treatment at the right time, increasing the chance ...
View more >Background: The Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) and the National Eating Disorder Collaboration (NEDC) have partnered to develop a credentialing system to formally recognise clinicians with the qualifications, knowledge, training and professional development profile to meet minimum standards for delivery of safe and effective eating disorder treatment. Objectives: To describe the features of the ANZAED Eating Disorder Clinician Credential that contributes to its objectives of: (1) helping people experiencing eating disorders to locate the right treatment at the right time, increasing the chance of timely intervention and positive treatment outcome; (2) enhancing effectiveness and consistency of eating disorder treatment; and (3) building workforce capacity.Methods: In 2019–2020, NEDC with ANZAED led an in-depth, national consultation process including 48 consultation meetings, an online survey and nearly 900 participants. Participants included public and private clinicians, eating disorder sector leaders, professional organisations and people with lived experience and families. In November 2021, the ANZAED Eating Disorder Credentialing system was launched in Australia. Findings: We will outline how a clinician can become credentialed and training pathways created to support professional development. Data will be presented on the uptake of the system, as well as clinician views on the application process and benefits of the system.Conclusion: Sector-wide collaboration can lead to the development of a skilled and knowledgeable eating disorder workforce with the long-term goal of supporting patients accessing safe, effective and timely care.
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View more >Background: The Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) and the National Eating Disorder Collaboration (NEDC) have partnered to develop a credentialing system to formally recognise clinicians with the qualifications, knowledge, training and professional development profile to meet minimum standards for delivery of safe and effective eating disorder treatment. Objectives: To describe the features of the ANZAED Eating Disorder Clinician Credential that contributes to its objectives of: (1) helping people experiencing eating disorders to locate the right treatment at the right time, increasing the chance of timely intervention and positive treatment outcome; (2) enhancing effectiveness and consistency of eating disorder treatment; and (3) building workforce capacity.Methods: In 2019–2020, NEDC with ANZAED led an in-depth, national consultation process including 48 consultation meetings, an online survey and nearly 900 participants. Participants included public and private clinicians, eating disorder sector leaders, professional organisations and people with lived experience and families. In November 2021, the ANZAED Eating Disorder Credentialing system was launched in Australia. Findings: We will outline how a clinician can become credentialed and training pathways created to support professional development. Data will be presented on the uptake of the system, as well as clinician views on the application process and benefits of the system.Conclusion: Sector-wide collaboration can lead to the development of a skilled and knowledgeable eating disorder workforce with the long-term goal of supporting patients accessing safe, effective and timely care.
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Journal Title
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Conference Title
RANZCP 2022 Congress
Volume
56
Issue
1_suppl
Subject
Cognitive neuroscience
Allied health and rehabilitation science
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Psychiatry
Science & Technology