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ArticleJournal of eating disorders2025

An evaluation of an online education module to improve clinician knowledge and management of eating disorders in the peripartum: a three-month follow-up.

Kerri Gillespie, Aleshia Ellis, Susan Roberts, Grace Branjerdporn

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Article in Journal of eating disorders, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kerri GillespieGold Coast Hospital and Health Services, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia. Kerri.gillespie2@health.qld.gov.au.
Aleshia EllisGold Coast Hospital and Health Services, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia.
Susan RobertsGold Coast Hospital and Health Services, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia.
Grace BranjerdpornGold Coast Hospital and Health Services, 1 Hospital Boulevard, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundEating disorders (ED) in the perinatal period pose significant health risks to both mother and infant. Maternity staff have reported a lack of training to support the identification, screening, and management of ED. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and ongoing sustainability of a co-designed, online education module to increase clinician and peer worker knowledge of EDs in the peripartum.

methodsOnline surveys were conducted before and after completing the education modules, and at three-month follow-up, to determine changes in knowledge and confidence over time. The three-month survey also investigated the implementation of learning in practice.

resultsImprovements in knowledge of screening, identification, monitoring, and management were significantly greater at three months than at baseline. However, scores had decreased compared to immediately post-education. Time burden was considered a major barrier to education and implementation.

conclusionsThe online education module showed promise as a tool to improve long-term knowledge and confidence regarding perinatal ED for clinicians and peer workers. Revisiting the education module may be beneficial for sustaining knowledge and confidence to identify and manage peripartum ED. Further support, in terms of additional learning items or the creation of a searchable resource, may enhance translation to practice.

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Eating disordersMaternityMidwiferyOnline educationPerinatalPregnancyScreening

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PMCPMC12281726

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