ReviewJournal of eating disorders2023
Parents' perspectives of anorexia nervosa treatment in adolescents: a systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative data.
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- Psychological Effects of Nasogastric Tube (NGT) in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2024Pooled it
- A Comparative Evaluation of Three Large Language Models for Parent-Centered Questions About Anorexia Nervosa.The International journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
- Informal carers' experiences of mental health services regarding supporting those they care for and getting support for their own wellbeing: A systematic umbrella review of qualitative evidence.PLOS mental health · 2026Article
- Parental engagement in an early intervention program for anorexia nervosa: a qualitative study.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
- "It's like a car that doesn't like gasoline" - a qualitative study of siblings' understanding of anorexia nervosa in childhood: perspectives from siblings and parents.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- What does taking olanzapine mean to young people with anorexia nervosa and their families? Findings from the OPEN feasibility trial.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
- A call for increased measurement of eating disorders and disordered eating in federal surveillance in Canada.Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice · 2025Article
- A way of relating to life; myself and others - a thematic analysis of patients' experience of having an eating disorder.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
- "Like a rollercoaster": carer experiences of residential treatment for eating disorders.Journal of eating disorders · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundStudies have established the central role of the family in the recognition, treatment, and recovery of anorexia nervosa. The objective of this study was to review, synthesize, and critically appraise the literature on parents' views on the treatment and recovery process of anorexia nervosa in their adolescent child.
methodA systematic search of Medline, PsychINFO, CINHAL, EMBASE, Cochrane library, and SSCI was conducted for qualitative studies published regarding parents' views about the treatment of anorexia nervosa. The quality of articles was assessed using the critical appraisal skills program (CASP) and findings were analysed using thematic synthesis.
resultsA total of 25 studies from nine countries reporting the views of 357 parents met the inclusion criteria. Four major themes were developed from the analysis: understanding the child and the disease, experience of services and treatment modalities, the role of professionals, and the experience of recovery.
conclusionParents report struggles with delays in finding help, judgmental attitudes of professionals, and uncertainty about the future. Recognition of the challenges faced by parents and families empowers clinicians to build stronger therapeutic relationships essential for long-term recovery from anorexia nervosa.
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