scholarly journals A qualitative study of perceived social barriers to care for eating disorders: Perspectives from ethnically diverse health care consumers

2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (7) ◽  
pp. 633-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. Becker ◽  
Adrienne Hadley Arrindell ◽  
Alexandra Perloe ◽  
Kristen Fay ◽  
Ruth H. Striegel-Moore
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Barriers To Care ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Social Barriers

Change processes related to long-term outcomes in eating disorders with childhood trauma: An explorative qualitative study.

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-65
Author(s):  
Malin E. Olofsson ◽  
Hanne W. Oddli ◽  
Asle Hoffart ◽  
Hanna P. Eielsen ◽  
KariAnne R. Vrabel
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Childhood Trauma ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Long Term Outcomes

scholarly journals Evidence use as sociomaterial practice? A qualitative study of decision-making on introducing service innovations in health care

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Simon Turner ◽  
Danielle D´Lima ◽  
Jessica Sheringham ◽  
Nick Swart ◽  
Emma Hudson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Evidence Use

scholarly journals A qualitative study on the multi-level process of resilience development for adults recovering from eating disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Grogan ◽  
Hannah O’Daly ◽  
Jessica Bramham ◽  
Mary Scriven ◽  
Caroline Maher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Resilience Process ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Level Process

Abstract Background Resilience research to date has been criticised for its consideration of resilience as a personal trait instead of a process, and for identifying individual factors related to resilience with no consideration of the ecological context. The overall aim of the current study was to explore the multi-level process through which adults recovering from EDs develop resilience, from the perspectives of clients and clinicians. The objective of this research was to outline the stages involved in the process of developing resilience, which might help to inform families and services in how best to support adults with EDs during their recovery. Method Thirty participants (15 clients; 15 clinicians) took part in semi-structured interviews, and responded to questions relating to factors associated with resilience. Using an inductive approach, data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results The overarching theme which described the process of developing resilience was ‘Bouncing back to being me’, which involved three stages: ‘Who am I without my ED?’, ‘My eating disorder does not define me’, and ‘I no longer need my eating disorder’. Twenty sub-themes were identified as being involved in this resilience process, thirteen of which required multi-level involvement. Conclusion This qualitative study provided a multi-level resilience framework for adults recovering from eating disorders, that is based on the experiences of adults with eating disorders and their treating clinicians. This framework provided empirical evidence that resilience is an ecological process involving an interaction between internal and external factors occurring between adults with eating disorder and their most immediate environments (i.e. family and social). Plain English summary Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder demonstrate high rates of symptom persistence across time and poor prognosis for a significant proportion of individuals affected by these disorders, including health complications and increased risk of mortality. Many researchers have attempted to explore how to improve recovery outcomes for this population. Eating disorder experts have emphasised the need to focus not only on the weight indicators and eating behaviours that sustain the eating disorder during recovery, but also on the psychological well-being of the person recovering. One way to achieve this is to focus on resilience, which was identified as a fundamental aspect of eating disorder recovery in previous research. This study conceptualises resilience as a dynamic process that is influenced not only at a personal level but also through the environment in which the person lives. This study gathered data from adults with eating disorders and their treating clinicians, to devise a framework for resilience development for adults recovering from eating disorders. The paper discussed ways in which these findings and the framework identified can be easily implemented in clinical practice to facilitate a better understanding of eating disorder resilience and to enhance recovery outcomes.

scholarly journals Exploring COVID-19 Related Factors Influencing Antenatal Care Services Uptake: A Qualitative Study among Women in a Rural Community in Southwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272199689
Author(s):  
Shewangizaw Hailemariam ◽  
Wubetu Agegnehu ◽  
Misganaw Derese
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Maternal Health Service ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing

Introduction: Evidences suggest a significant decline in maternal health service uptake following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Ethiopia. However, COVID-19 related factors impacting the service uptake are not sufficiently addressed. Hence, the current study was intended to explore COVID-19 related factors influencing antenatal care service uptake in rural Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based qualitative study was conducted from September 25/2020 to November 25/2020 among selected pregnant women residing in rural districts of Bench-Sheko Zone, and healthcare providers working in the local health care facilities. Six focus group discussions and 9 in-depth interviews were made between pregnant women, and health care providers, respectively. Data was collected by health education and behavioral science professionals who also have experience in qualitative data collection procedure. Data were transcribed, translated, and analyzed thematically using Open Code 4.0 software. Result: The study revealed several COVID-19 related factors influencing the uptake of antenatal care service during the pandemic. Health facility related barriers, perceived poor quality of care during the pandemic, government measures against COVID-19, anxiety related to the pandemic, and risk minimization were the identified factors possibly influencing the current antenatal care service uptake among women in rural Bench-Sheko Zone. Conclusion: COVID-19 preventive measures, and health facility related factors and individual factors were responsible for the current decline in antenatal care service uptake. Preserving essential health care service is critical to prevent avoidable losses of maternal and child lives during the pandemic period. Hence, programs and strategies designed to maintain maternal health services particularly, antenatal care service have better take the above determinants into consideration.

Eating Disorders: Identification and Management in General Medical and Psychiatric Settings

2021 ◽  
pp. 107839032199971
Author(s):  
Rebecca A. Owens ◽  
Evelyn Attia ◽  
Joyce J. Fitzpatrick ◽  
Kathryn Phillips ◽  
Stephanie Nolan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Life Saving ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
Receive Treatment ◽  
Health Features ◽  
Care Costs

OBJECTIVE Eating disorders (EDs) are serious, complex illnesses with both behavioral and physical health features. EDs have high rates of medical and psychiatric morbidity, and a 6% mortality rate, the highest of any mental illness. Early detection of EDs offers the best opportunity for recovery; yet, estimates are that as few as one in 10 individuals with an ED receive treatment. The purpose of this article is to provide an ED identification and management overview for inpatient nurse clinicians in general psychiatric and medical settings, helping to facilitate timely recognition and care. METHOD An overview of ED diagnostic criteria and two evidence-based ED tools are introduced for consideration. RESULTS Opportunities to identify and help manage an ED are numerous. Most individuals with an ED make several health care visits in either medical or psychiatric settings without ever being screened for an ED. General ED screening and assessment tool familiarization can facilitate a treatment trajectory for these patients, improve overall quality of life, and may potentially result in a life-saving intervention for this often-deadly cluster of medical and psychiatric disorders. CONCLUSION Screening and assessment in general clinical settings, identifying patients with undiagnosed EDs, beginning basic treatment plans, and referrals for appropriate follow-up care, have the potential to reduce ED recidivism and related health care costs. Simultaneously, and most important, long-term outcomes for patients with EDs may improve.

Health-care professionals’ perceived trust in and willingness to recommend functional foods: A qualitative study

Appetite ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Landström ◽  
Birgitta Sidenvall ◽  
Ulla-Kaisa Koivisto Hursti ◽  
Maria Magnusson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Perceived Trust ◽  
Willingness To Recommend

scholarly journals Medicine sellers’ perspectives on their role in providing health care in North-West Cameroon: a qualitative study

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 636-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Hughes ◽  
C R Chandler ◽  
L J Mangham-Jefferies ◽  
W Mbacham
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
North West
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