The experience of specialist inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa: a qualitative study from adult patients' perspectives

Vivien Smith; Zoe Chouliara; Paul G. Morris; Paula Collin; Kevin Power; Alex  Yellowlees; David Grierson; Elena Papageorgiou; Moira Cook

doi:10.1177/1359105313520336

The experience of specialist inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa: a qualitative study from adult patients' perspectives

Vivien Smith^*, Zoe Chouliara, Paul G. Morris, Paula Collin , Kevin Power, Alex Yellowlees, David Grierson, Elena Papageorgiou, Moira Cook

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This qualitative study aimed to explore experiences of women currently undergoing specialist inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa. Interviews were carried out with 21 women with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa from a specialist adult inpatient eating disorder unit. Five master themes emerged using thematic analysis: (1) shifts in control, (2) experience of transition, (3) importance of supportive staff relationships, (4) sharing with peers and (5) process of recovery and self-discovery. Findings suggest that patients experience a process of change and adjustment in relation to levels of perceived personal control, attachment to the treatment environment and a sense of self-identity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	16-27
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Volume	21
Issue number	1
Early online date	6 Feb 2014
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105313520336
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anorexia nervosa
Experience
Qualitative methods
Thematic analysis
Treatment

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