ArticleJournal of eating disorders2023
Oral health and individuals with a lived experience of an eating disorder: a qualitative study.
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- Identification and Management of Binge-Eating Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa in Primary Care Settings: A Qualitative Systematic Review of Healthcare Professionals' and Patients' Perceptions.The International journal of eating disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Investigating Oral Health Information Avoidance Among Chinese Young Adults: The Roles of Subjective Norms, Message Fatigue, and Loss Aversion-A Cross-Sectional Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Unmasking oral health stigma: a qualitative scoping review.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Impact of Adverse Socioeconomic Conditions on Physical and Oral Health Limitations Among American Older Adults.Cureus · 2025Article
- The mouth, a site of control and pain: a patient-centered qualitative study on oral health experiences in anorexia nervosa.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- The journey to recovery: unmet dental care needs in individuals with eating disorders.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- Eating disorders, dentistry, and the need for shared learning: a lived experience commentary on Gidlund et al.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- Integrating social science into oral health and dental research: a narrative review.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Review
- Oral health experience of individuals with eating disorders.Journal of eating disorders · 2024Article
- The Development of an Oral Health Nursing Tool for Patients with a Psychotic Disorder: A Human-Centred Design with a Feasibility Test.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundLimited evidence exists describing the impact to oral health when living with an eating disorder and the availability of information or access to oral health services. This study investigated the perceptions of individuals with a lived experience of an eating disorder specifically to understand their needs and recommendations for improving access to early intervention and oral health promotion.
methodsUsing purposive sampling a total of 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants across Australia who had a lived experience of an eating disorder. A hybrid inductive and deductive approach to thematic analysis was used to construct salient themes and subthemes.
resultsMost participants had experienced some oral health manifestation as part of their eating disorder hence, many felt quite knowledgeable on the topic. Following their eating disorder many participants felt confident in engaging with dental services, although, barriers including embarrassment, shame, and cost compromised access at times. Participants felt strongly that greater emphasis on oral health promotion during an eating disorder was important and this may be achieved by increasing the availability of resources and using trusted non-dental health professionals like dietitians.
conclusionsThe need for oral health promotion while experiencing an eating disorder was evident, however, dentists can often be a costly option. Non-dental health professionals like dietitians working with clients with an eating disorder may be an acceptable alternative for closing this gap.
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