Staff perspectives on supporting individuals with eating disorders—a qualitative analysis of approaches and methods
This phenomenological-hermeneutical qualitative study explored the perspectives of 12 staff members at a residential facility in Denmark on the approaches and methods used to support individuals with eating disorders. Data were analysed using a qualitative content analysis framework. The primary ben...
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| author | Maja Jepsen Nanna Kaas Tepavicharov Line Nørgaard Remmen Julie Katrine Karstensen Jeanette Reffstrup Christensen |
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| description | This phenomenological-hermeneutical qualitative study explored the perspectives of 12 staff members at a residential facility in Denmark on the approaches and methods used to support individuals with eating disorders. Data were analysed using a qualitative content analysis framework. The primary benefit reported by participants was the ability to view individuals beyond their diagnoses, addressing underlying issues rather than solely focusing on physical symptoms. Participants also emphasized the significance of a compassionate and empathetic approach in fostering a supportive environment conducive to recovery. The study revealed new insights into improving quality of life and establishing constructive behavioural patterns through the bio-psycho-social model and metacognitive approaches derived from metacognitive therapy. The residential facility’s holistic and individualized methods are positively received by staff, who find them valuable and meaningful for supporting individuals with eating disorders. The staff believe these methods are crucial for recovery and improving quality of life. Future research could further explore the long-term impacts of such approaches on recovery outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6480189fc2aa42baabfa5c4e6b84188f2025-08-20T02:16:49ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Psychology2331-19082025-12-0112110.1080/23311908.2025.2485736Staff perspectives on supporting individuals with eating disorders—a qualitative analysis of approaches and methodsMaja Jepsen0Nanna Kaas Tepavicharov1Line Nørgaard Remmen2Julie Katrine Karstensen3Jeanette Reffstrup Christensen4Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, DenmarkResearch Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, DenmarkDepartment of Occupational Therapy, University College South, Esbjerg, DenmarkResearch Unit for General Practice, Aarhus, DenmarkResearch Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, DenmarkThis phenomenological-hermeneutical qualitative study explored the perspectives of 12 staff members at a residential facility in Denmark on the approaches and methods used to support individuals with eating disorders. Data were analysed using a qualitative content analysis framework. The primary benefit reported by participants was the ability to view individuals beyond their diagnoses, addressing underlying issues rather than solely focusing on physical symptoms. Participants also emphasized the significance of a compassionate and empathetic approach in fostering a supportive environment conducive to recovery. The study revealed new insights into improving quality of life and establishing constructive behavioural patterns through the bio-psycho-social model and metacognitive approaches derived from metacognitive therapy. The residential facility’s holistic and individualized methods are positively received by staff, who find them valuable and meaningful for supporting individuals with eating disorders. The staff believe these methods are crucial for recovery and improving quality of life. Future research could further explore the long-term impacts of such approaches on recovery outcomes.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311908.2025.2485736Anorexiabulimiabinge eating disorderholisticmetacognitive therapyrecovery |
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| title | Staff perspectives on supporting individuals with eating disorders—a qualitative analysis of approaches and methods |
| title_full | Staff perspectives on supporting individuals with eating disorders—a qualitative analysis of approaches and methods |
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| title_short | Staff perspectives on supporting individuals with eating disorders—a qualitative analysis of approaches and methods |
| title_sort | staff perspectives on supporting individuals with eating disorders a qualitative analysis of approaches and methods |
| topic | Anorexia bulimia binge eating disorder holistic metacognitive therapy recovery |
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