Search results for ‘Subject term:"eating disorders"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 10 of 17
Eating disorder diagnoses in general practice settings: comparison with structured clinical interview and self-report questionnaires
- Authors:
- ALLEN Karina L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 20(3), 2011, pp.270-280.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
In Australia, there is a lack of information regarding the accuracy of eating disorder diagnoses made in routine primary care settings. This study evaluated the accuracy of eating disorder diagnoses made in these settings, and compared the accuracy of primary care diagnoses with those produced using patient self-report questionnaires. Two hundred and twelve referrals to an outpatient eating disorder programme participated. Primary care diagnoses were taken from referral letters and forms. Self-report diagnoses were generated using self-report responses to the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire. Findings revealed that practitioners were accurate in identifying anorexia and bulimia nervosa, but inaccurate in identifying atypical presentations. In conclusion, unusual eating disorder presentations tend to be misdiagnosed in primary care settings, which have implications for the proper management of eating disorders within primary care settings.
The distorted mirror: misdiagnosing eating disorders
- Author:
- Di FAZIO A.
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction Counselling World, September 1992, pp.4-7.
- Publisher:
- Addiction Recovery Foundation
Discusses the problems of diagnosing eating disorders, and the implications for treatment.
EDNOS: eating disorders not otherwise specified: scientific and clinical perspectives on the other eating disorders
- Editors:
- NORRING Claes, PALMER Bob, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 338p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book covers all eating disorders that do not fall into either of the two main diagnostic groups: anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Although these less well known conditions are common and can be very severe, they are often neglected. This book brings together contributions from many of the leading researchers and practitioners in the field of eating disorders and presents the topic of EDNOS from a range of perspectives including the clinical, the epidemiological, the nosological, the biological and the trans-cultural. This summary of the subject of EDNOS demonstrates that by investigating the nature, cause and treatment of these disorders, we can throw light on the classification and nature of eating disorders as a whole.
Influences on diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders among minority ethnic people in the UK
- Authors:
- CHOWBEY Punita, SALWAY Sarah, ISMAIL Mubarak
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 11(2), 2012, pp.54-64.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Noting research suggesting that UK minority ethnic populations have lower rates of referral for eating disorders than their white counterparts, this paper uses data from an exploratory study to examine individual, cultural and contextual influences on early detection and treatment of eating disorders among black and minority ethnic people. The study took place in Sheffield in 2008 and included interviews with key informants from community-based organisations and relatives of people with eating disorders, and focus groups with community members aged 18 to 24 years. The authors report on the findings from their analysis, with examples from study participants, covering factors that can affect diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders: low awareness, dietary patterns, body shape ideals, family structures and functioning, religious influences, and poor experiences with services. They conclude that a number of key areas require investigation by health professionals in order to identify signs and symptoms early and to provide appropriate support to people from minority ethnic groups with eating disorders and their family members.
Down’s syndrome, depression and eating disorders. A case study. Part 1
- Authors:
- PASCHOS Dimitrios, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 3(3), September 2009, pp.34-37.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The case of a person with Down’s syndrome with symptoms of depression and an atypical eating disorder is described in this paper. This case study is divided into 2 articles, with this paper covering his clinical presentation and assessment, and a second one covering his treatment. Twenty years earlier this man had suffered similar symptoms and his recovery had required a lengthy inpatient admission and complex treatment strategies. This time, shortly before his assessment, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 had been introduced in England and Wales. The application of this legislation in this case resulted in difficulties and dilemmas for the health and social care professionals involved. The article states that the assessment and management of eating disorders in ageing adults with Down’s syndrome is particularly complex because of the increased incidence of other physical and mental problems. It concludes that the application of the Mental Capacity Act in cases of people with both medical and psychiatric problems may have some limitations, particularly when urgent care is required, and that health and social care professionals require training to ensure that the most appropriate statute is used.
Cognitive behavior therapy and eating disorders
- Author:
- FAIRBURN Christopher G.
- Publisher:
- Guilford
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 324p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
This book provides the first comprehensive guide to the practice of "enhanced" cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E), the latest version of the leading empirically supported treatment for eating disorders. Written with the practitioner in mind, the book demonstrates how this transdiagnostic approach can be used with the full range of eating disorders seen in clinical practice. Christopher Fairburn and colleagues describe in detail how to tailor CBT-E to the needs of individual patients, and how to adapt it for adolescents and patients who require hospitalization. Also addressed are frequently encountered co-occurring disorders and how to manage them.
Mind the gap: service transition and interface problems for patients with eating disorders
- Authors:
- TREASURE Janet, SCHMIDT Ulrike, HUGO Pippa
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 187(5), November 2005, pp.398-400.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Recent reports and guidelines that have an impact on the management of people with eating disorders are summarised. The core competencies of every psychiatrist should include: the ability to assess acute risk (including a medical evaluation) and long-term prognosis, and to know what treatments effectively address these needs.
Don’t forget EDNOS (eating disorder not otherwise specified): patterns of service use in an eating disorders service
- Authors:
- BUTTON Eric J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 29(4), April 2005, pp.134-136.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
The aim of the study was to track service consumption in adult referrals to a specialised NHS eating disorders service over a 3-year period. The authors examined clinical records of a year’s cohort (1999) of 147 referrals (96% female) assessed from the local catchment area. The most common diagnostic group (42.8%) presented with some form of eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS). There was no significant relationship between diagnosis and service consumption, so that full syndrome eating disorders were no more labour-intensive overall than EDNOS patients. Indeed, EDNOS patients accounted for 50% of all out-patient appointments and over a half of all in-patient days. The results suggest that those planning services for eating disorders need to take into account the substantial demand from EDNOS patients.
Bulimia nervosa: 25 years on
- Author:
- PALMER Robert
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 185(12), December 2004, pp.447-448.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The concept of bulimia nervosa as defined by Gerald Russell has stood the test of a quarter of a century of use and scrutiny. It seems likely it will continue to prove useful for the foreseeable future. However, there are issues and problems that remain and that are indeed highlighted by the diagnosis. Thus, there is increasing recognition that the two main eating disorders, as currently defined, fail to cover many cases of clinically significant eating disorder. Indeed, the biggest single category in many well-diagnosed case series is usually, in DSM–IV terms, the residual diagnosis of ‘eating disorders not otherwise specified’
Understanding eating disorders
- Authors:
- CLARK-STONE Sam, JOYCE Heidi
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 4.11.03, 2003, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Eating disorders can be severe and enduring mental illnesses that have serious physical, psychological and social consequences. They can also have a significant effect on the person's friends and family. Presents an overview of the condition. Outlines the role nurses can play in early detection, assessment and treatment.