ArticleSocial psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology2008
An examination of the impact of "the Maudsley eating disorder collaborative care skills workshops" on the well being of carers: a pilot study.
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- Meal support intervention for eating disorders: a mixed-methods systematic review.Journal of eating disorders · 2024Review
- Co-producing principles to guide health research: an illustrative case study from an eating disorder research clinic.Research involvement and engagement · 2023Article
- A peer interview qualitative study exploring support for carers of people with comorbid autism and eating disorders.Journal of eating disorders · 2021Article
- Long-Term Efficacy of the Workshop Vs. Online SUCCEAT (Supporting Carers of Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders) Intervention for Parents: A Quasi-Randomised Feasibility Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
- Carers' views on autism and eating disorders comorbidity: qualitative study.BJPsych open · 2020Article
- Premorbid and Illness-related Social Difficulties in Eating Disorders: An Overview of the Literature and Treatment Developments.Current neuropharmacology · 2018Review
- Interventions for the Carers of Patients With Eating Disorders.Current psychiatry reports · 2016Review
- Caregivers consequences of care among patients with eating disorders, depression or schizophrenia.BMC psychiatry · 2015Article
- International training programs on eating disorders for professionals, caregivers, and the general public: A scoping review.Journal of eating disorders · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundCarers of people with eating disorders experience high levels of distress due to the difficulties in their care giving role and their perceived lack of resources to help their relative. This paper describes an intervention where some of the skills used by specialist nurses and other staff from an eating disorder intensive care setting are taught to carers to improve their sense of competency and alleviate their distress. The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of "the Maudsley eating disorder collaborative care skills workshops" programme among care givers and whether the difficulties and distress involved in caring for a person with an eating disorder were reduced.
methodsThirty-five carers from 30 families were invited to participate in this programme, which consisted of a total of six workshops, delivered in 2-h sessions over 3 months. Assessments were undertaken at baseline (T0), at the end of the workshops (T1) and 3 months later (T2).
resultsThe level of carer distress (GHQ) fell significantly after the intervention. The level of general care giving burden (ECI) also reduced as did the specific difficulties caused by eating disorder symptoms (EDSIS). These changes were maintained over time (T2).
conclusionsThe transfer of specialist skills within the programme was highly valued by the carers and lessened their stress and care giving difficulties.
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