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Developing Solutions to the Waitlist Problem for Eating Disorder Treatments
Tracey D Wade1, Maya Jabs1, Ella Keegan1
1Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|October 21, 2024
Summary
Waitlist interventions show promise for eating disorder (ED) treatment, particularly for parents managing child EDs. However, involving individuals with lived experience in waitlist support requires further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Eating Disorder Treatment
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Research on waitlist interventions for eating disorders (EDs) is limited.
- Gaps exist in understanding the effectiveness of various waitlist support models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on waitlist interventions for EDs.
- To evaluate the efficacy of involving individuals with lived experience in waitlist support.
- To provide recommendations for future research on waitlist interventions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of published studies on ED waitlist interventions.
- New randomized controlled trial (N=40) comparing waitlist as usual to guided self-help with a trainee psychologist or a peer supporter.
- Exploration of support roles for individuals with lived experience.
Main Results:
- Eight studies across 10 programs were identified; most focused on pediatric populations.
- The new research did not support the use of individuals with lived experience for waitlist support in this context.
- Parents utilizing waitlist interventions showed improved child nutritional health and parental self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Waitlist interventions demonstrate potential benefits for ED treatment.
- Adult engagement in treatment may be enhanced by waitlist interventions.
- Further research is needed to confirm the comparative effectiveness of waitlist interventions against standard treatment.
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