Fathers' impact on outcomes in the treatment of eating disorders: A scoping review.
Leanna IsserlinNoah M P SpectorAbigail H M BradleyNuray KanburCatherine BouchardRishi KapurKyle T GansonPublished in: European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association (2024)
Father involvement in ED treatment remains under-explored. This review emphasises fathers' positive impact while highlighting the need to better understand the link with overall patient outcomes. We call for proactive exploration of how to surmount barriers to fathers' involvement and ensure that paternal contributions are optimised in ED treatment alongside those of female caregivers.