ArticleBJPsych open2022
Transitions from intensive eating disorder treatment settings: qualitative investigation of the experiences and needs of adults with anorexia nervosa and their carers.
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- Stepping into day treatment approach versus inpatient treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa: the DAISIES RCT.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2025Trial
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- "Always, always have hope:" persons with lived experience, carers and health professionals' experiences before and after discharge from hospital for an eating disorder.Journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
- Co-producing an inclusive-care model for young people transitioning from adolescent eating disorder services to adult care: A qualitative study protocol for Transition for Eating Disorder Youth intervention.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2026Article
- Perceived carer skills and psychological distress in fathers and mothers of adults with anorexia nervosa: a longitudinal study.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- "This is my place of reference": transition from adolescent to adult care in a qualitative study of patients with anorexia nervosa.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- What is day programme treatment for anorexia nervosa really like? Part 2: A reflexive thematic analysis of feedback from caregivers.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- Longitudinal Effects of Residential Treatment for Eating Disorders: Symptom Trajectories and Predictors of Functional Outcomes.The International journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- A family navigator improves post-discharge treatment adherence among adolescents with anorexia nervosa: a pilot study.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- Patient and carer feedback and engagement with ECHOMANTRA, a digital guided intervention for anorexia nervosa.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2025Article
- Experiences of eating disorder services for people caring for a loved one with an eating disorder in the UK: national survey.BJPsych open · 2025Article
- Experiences of intensive treatment for people with eating disorders: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.Journal of eating disorders · 2024Review
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- Perspectives on relapse prevention following intensive treatment of anorexia nervosa: A focus group study.The International journal of eating disorders · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundRelapse rates for individuals with anorexia nervosa after intensive hospital treatment (in-patient or full-time day care) are high. Better knowledge about the difficulties and opportunities that arise during this transition is needed to identify factors that support or hinder continued recovery upon discharge.
aimsThe aim of this study was to explore the experiences of adult patients and their chosen carers on the process of transitioning from intensive eating disorder treatment settings to the community.
methodSemi-structured interviews were conducted with patients with anorexia nervosa (
resultsFour interrelated themes were identified for both groups. For patients, themes were continuity of care, ambivalence about continued recovery, the value of social support and a call for enhanced transition support. For carers, themes were the impact of the eating disorder on themselves and the family, perceptions of recovery and support post-discharge, the impact of previous treatment and care experiences, and desire to create a supportive transition process.
conclusionsThe study provides an insight into the unique challenges that individuals with anorexia nervosa face upon leaving intensive treatment. A lack of post-discharge planning, support system and identity formation outside of anorexia nervosa were perceived as barriers to continued recovery. Patients and carers advocated for transition support that incorporates a phased, inclusive approach with accessible professional and social support in the community.
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