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ArticleNeuropsychiatrie : Klinik, Diagnostik, Therapie und Rehabilitation : Organ der Gesellschaft Osterreichischer Nervenarzte und Psychiater2025

"Don't talk to me like I am an illness": exploring patients' needs using the communication passport in an eating disorder service.

Zhuo Li, Dimitri Chubinidze, Philippa Croft, Jessica Webb, Amanda Sarpong, Elisa Zesch, Kate Tchanturia

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Article in Neuropsychiatrie : Klinik, Diagnostik, Therapie und Rehabilitation : Organ der Gesellschaft Osterreichischer Nervenarzte und Psychiater, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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Zhuo LiDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK. zhuo.li@kcl.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3324-096X
Dimitri ChubinidzeDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
Philippa CroftNational Eating Disorder Service, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Jessica WebbNational Eating Disorder Service, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Amanda SarpongNational Eating Disorder Service, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Elisa ZeschNational Eating Disorder Service, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Kate TchanturiaDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK. kate.tchanturia@kcl.ac.uk.

Funding

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council EP/X525571/1MRF MR/S020381/1 and MRF-CPP-R2-23-102
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeSocial challenges are common in patients with eating disorders (ED). The presence of autistic characteristics often exacerbates social difficulties within this group, potentially affecting treatment outcomes. This study investigates the communication preferences, challenges, dislikes, and support needs of patients with ED, both with and without autistic traits, using a communication passport in a national inpatient ED service.

methodsAn explorative qualitative analysis of 38 completed communication passports was conducted to investigate patients' communication preferences, sensory needs, struggles and dislikes, and areas of support required, paying particular attention to the distinct needs of patients with high levels of autistic traits.

resultsThe communication passport provided valuable insights into patients' communication preferences, sensory sensitivities, challenges, and support needed. Patients also used the passports to share information about their strengths, personal identity, and life beyond the hospital.

conclusionThe communication passport fosters a deeper understanding of patients' needs and may support clinicians in care planning and communication strategies tailored to each patient's needs. Regular evaluation and updates are warranted to ensure its usability and accessibility by the wider care team.

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CommunicationFeeding and Eating DisordersAdolescentAdultConsultantsFemaleHumansMaleSpeechYoung AdultAutismCommunicationEating disorderPatient needsSupport

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PMCPMC11876190

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