Perceptions and experiences with eating disorder treatment in the first year of COVID-19: A longitudinal qualitative analysis.
Rachel W GoodeSarah M GodoyHannah WolfeKatie OlsonBridgette AgbozoAbigail MuellerTaylor NoemHannah MalianChristine M PeatHunna J WatsonLaura M ThorntonRebecca GwiraCynthia M BulikPublished in: The International journal of eating disorders (2022)
Our findings suggest that individuals with eating disorders were significantly challenged by accumulating COVID-19 stress, worsening symptomatology, and limited access to effective treatment during the first year of the pandemic. This knowledge can guide clinicians, treatment centers, and policy makers in addressing the behavioral health needs of individuals impacted by disordered eating amidst emergent public health crises.