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Development of a Trauma-Informed, Culturally Sensitive Eating-Disorder-Specific Nutrition-Focused Physical
Donna Gallagher1, Alainn Bailey1, Laura Byham-Gray1
1Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences, School of Health Professions, Rutgers Health, Newark, NJ 07107, USA.
Nutrients
|May 14, 2025
Summary
A new trauma-informed, culturally sensitive nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE) tool for eating disorders (EDs) was developed. This tool aims to improve nutrition assessments and patient treatment goals for individuals with EDs.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Clinical Psychology
- Medical Device Development
Background:
- Eating disorders (EDs) lack standardized nutrition examination guidelines.
- A trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach is crucial for effective ED care.
- Nutrition-focused physical examination (NFPE) can enhance nutritional assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify components for a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive ED-NFPE tool.
- To achieve expert consensus on the clinical relevance of ED-specific nutrition examination domains and components.
Main Methods:
- Modified Delphi methodology with registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) experts in EDs.
- Two survey rounds using a five-point Likert scale for consensus building.
- Qualitative feedback on domains, components, and trauma-informed practices.
Main Results:
- Consensus achieved on nine ED-NFPE domains and 46 of 48 components.
- Panelists proposed two new examination components.
- Qualitative feedback provided for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive techniques across all domains.
Conclusions:
- The modified Delphi study successfully developed a consensus-based ED-NFPE tool.
- This tool addresses the need for evidence-based nutrition examination guidelines in ED care.
- The ED-NFPE tool can strengthen nutrition assessments and inform patient treatment goals for RDNs.
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