Assessing the Influence of Caregiver Factors on FBT for Eating Disorders

This research is led by an institution external to EDV. Please read all the information provided below before deciding to participate. If you have any concerns about this, please consider speaking to your treatment team, someone you trust or contact the lead researcher. While research is important, your wellness and recovery should always be priority. A reminder that the EDV Hub is here for any Victorian who would like to discuss eating disorder concerns.

Assessing the Influence of Caregiver Factors on FBT for Eating Disorders

Research institution: University of New England
Lead Investigator: Dr Kylie Rice, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
Contact: Sara McCord, [email protected]

Researchers at the University of New England are seeking caregivers of adolescents aged 6-18 in current or recent eating disorder treatment to participate in an online survey.

This study evaluates a new measure of the strengths and challenges caregivers experience during treatment for their child/adolescent’s eating disorder. A systematic review and Delphi study were conducted to develop the measure, designed to support family participation in treatment by identifying additional supports that may be beneficial.

Benefits of this research

This research creates a new assessment tool to help identify individual strengths and challenges faced by caregivers, so that additional therapeutic, practical or social supports may be offered. The intent is to support caregivers with additional resources which may assist them to participate in treatment to support their young person experiencing an eating disorder.

How to participate

Participants will complete a Qualtrics survey once, requiring approximately 20 minutes. To complete the survey, please follow this link or use the QR code below.

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