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Ethical debating: therapy for adolescents with eating disorders
Elizabeth Roy1, Sumerlee Samuels
1University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|March 21, 2006
Summary
This study explores an ethical debating group for adolescents with eating disorders (EDs). The group aimed to enhance ethical reasoning and therapeutic engagement in young patients.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Eating Disorder Treatment
Background:
- Group therapy is a frequent component in treating adolescents with eating disorders (EDs).
- Multidisciplinary teams often incorporate group sessions into ED treatment programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a weekly ethical debating group for adolescents aged 14–18 with EDs.
- To explore the content, process, and therapeutic benefits of ethical debates in this population.
Main Methods:
- The group was facilitated by nursing and psychology professionals within a multidisciplinary ED team.
- Adolescent patients received foundational knowledge on five ethical principles.
- Weekly ethical scenarios were presented for group debate.
Main Results:
- Discussion of the debate content and group process.
- Analysis of the therapeutic benefits derived from ethical debates.
- Exploration of how ethical reasoning may impact ED treatment.
Conclusions:
- Ethical debating can be a valuable therapeutic modality for adolescents with EDs.
- This group format may foster critical thinking and engagement in treatment.
- Further research can explore the long-term impact of such interventions.
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