ArticleJournal of eating disorders2025
Family life and caregiving during family-based treatment (FBT) for anorexia nervosa: parent, patient, and clinician perspectives.
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- Changes in Parental Well-Being Following Intensive Day Programme Treatment for Restrictive Eating Disorders in Adolescents.European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association · 2026Article
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Reduces Symptom Severity and Normalizes Neurophysiological and Attentional Reactivity in Anorexia Nervosa: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Brain sciences · 2026Article
- Case Report: Motivational ambivalence and family dynamics in severe adolescent anorexia nervosa treated in a Mexican multidisciplinary setting.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Development of a generative AI agent for family support in implementing family-based treatment for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveFamily-based treatment (FBT) is the treatment of choice for adolescent anorexia nervosa (AN). Although effective, caregivers often experience significant emotional strain, uncertainty, and distress whilst undergoing FBT. This study aims to explore how parents, adolescents, and clinicians experience challenges of family life and caregiving during FBT.
methodA qualitative design was employed using focus groups with parents (N = 10), individuals recovered from adolescent-onset AN (N = 4), and clinicians (N = 8). Reflexive thematic analysis was applied to identify themes.
resultsFour overarching themes were identified: 1) AN as an intrusive force disrupting family life, 2) shared experiences of guilt, doubt, and isolation, 3) the evolving parental role within treatment, and 4) the reorganization of family dynamics around the illness. Parents described significant ambivalence toward treatment responsibilities, while adolescents struggled with isolation. Clinicians noted discrepancies in how different stakeholders understood and engaged with treatment.
conclusionsOur findings highlight the importance of addressing both the practical and emotional aspects of caregiving to enhance treatment outcomes, as FBT remains an essential intervention for adolescent AN. Further research should investigate ways to strengthen caregiver empowerment and mitigate distress while maintaining the core principles of FBT.
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