A5064631042- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Child Therapy and Development
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
The University of Sydney
2018-2024
Western Sydney University
2022-2024
South Western Sydney Local Health District
2023-2024
Ingham Institute
2023-2024
Translational Research Institute
2023-2024
Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals
2022-2024
Children's Hospital at Westmead
2015-2023
Sydney Children's Hospital
2021-2023
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
2019
Abstract In adolescents and adults, the co‐occurrence of eating disorders overweight or obesity is continuing to increase, prevalence higher in people with weight compared those lower weight. People an disorder are more likely present for loss than treatment. However, there no clinical practice guidelines on how screen, assess, monitor risk context this article, we first summarize current challenges knowledge gaps related identification assessment symptoms seeking Specifically, discuss...
Abstract Objective To generate consensus‐based guidelines for outpatient dietetic treatment of patients with an eating disorder (ED) using Delphi methodology. Method A modified method was used to develop in several categories: referral a dietitian; essential components treatment; strategies promote collaboration between dietitians and other healthcare professionals; skills should possess if treating ED. Participants ( n = 162) were coded into three panels: ED specialists 79), non‐ED 28),...
This study aimed to understand clinician, researcher and consumer views regarding factors which influence eating disorder (ED) risk during behavioral weight management, including individual factors, intervention strategies delivery features. Eighty-seven participants were recruited internationally through professional organizations social media completed an online survey. Individual characteristics, (5-point scale) features (important/unimportant/unsure) rated. Participants mostly women (n =...
There is limited evidence to inform nutrition and dietetic interventions for individuals with eating disorders even though it recommended as an essential part of multidisciplinary management. minimal guidance, absence standardised educational material, no research on how best educate patients healthy achieve adequacy. Therefore the REAL Food Guide was developed. The a pyramid four layers key messages beside each layer that conceived address gaps in education intervention disorders. Written...
Aim To identify multi‐disciplinary paediatric weight management services currently available in Australia and determine gaps service provision for children adolescents with obesity. Methods Surveys were distributed to 17 identified Australian services. A representative from each was asked complete an online survey regarding patient characteristics, assessment practices, professional development approaches. Results Representatives 16 completed the survey. Fourteen based major metropolitan...
Summary To optimize treatment for children and adolescents with obesity minimize attrition, consideration of parents' engagement satisfaction paediatric weight management services is crucial. The aim this study was to conduct a mixed‐methods evaluation parental acceptability available in New South Wale, Australia's most populous state. Parents/carers referred one six between March 2018 July 2019 were invited participate. involved: (a) surveys one‐on‐one phone interviews assess overall...
Despite advances in treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN), current therapeutic approaches do not fully consider gastrointestinal disturbances (GID), often present AN. Addressing GID, both symptoms and disorders, is likely to improve adherence outcomes people with GID are complex linked a range factors related eating disorder symptomology can be impacted by nutritional treatment. It known which dietetic practices currently used address Therefore, this survey aimed explore the perceived...
Background Practical food groups expose patients to feared foods. This novel intervention is frequently undertaken in eating disorder treatment programs with tasks such as cooking or out. clinically useful however there little available evidence support this approach. study aimed assess the effectiveness of practical a day program, and evaluated long term outcomes. Method Patients mixed diagnoses attended weekly standard part at Derwent House Day Program. A behavioural experiment format was...
Dietetic involvement in eating disorder (ED) treatment is often initiated by other members of a patient's treating team. The present study aimed to examine the impact patient characteristics on clinicians' decisions involve dietitian ED treatment, as well influence clinician their decision-making.ED clinicians were recruited complete an online survey, which used case vignettes assess likelihood referring patients or consulting with for guidance. Questions also included that measured anxiety,...
This study aimed to explore the dietetic treatment experiences of individuals with high eating disorder (ED) symptomatology attending a metabolic and bariatric clinic. An exploratory mixed methods cross-sectional was conducted. Eighteen participants completed survey, which included an adapted version Eating Disorders Treatment Experience Survey (EDTES), Disorder Examination Questionnaire Short (EDE-QS), quantitative qualitative questions relating roles helpfulness dietitian in treatment....
The Eating Disorder Service at Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) is a tertiary service that offers range of family focused treatment options for young people with an eating disorder. Multiple Family Therapy (MFT) the newest option provided by service. MFT now key intervention offered number services overseas, most notably Maudsley Hospital, London, where model was developed. Despite it's use more than decade we are first in Australia to systemically integrate as additional within standard...