Exploring the ways in which COVID-19 and lockdown has affected the lives of adult patients with anorexia nervosa and their carers.

Danielle Clark BryanPamela MacdonaldSuman Ambwani Valentina Cardi Katie Rowlands Daniel Willmott Janet Treasure

Published in: European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association (2020)

Reduced access to ED services, loss of routine and heightened anxieties and ED symptoms resulting from COVID-19 and lockdown measures presented challenges for patients and carers. Increased remote support by ED services enabled the continuation of treatment and self-management resources and strategies promoted self-efficacy in both groups.

Keyphrases

emergency department
coronavirus disease
sars cov
anorexia nervosa
healthcare
end stage renal disease
primary care
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
mental health
patient reported outcomes
physical activity
depressive symptoms