Continuation of an eating disorders day programme during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Eat Disord
; 9(1): 34, 2021 Mar 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1127731
ABSTRACT
The current paper describes an adaptation of a daypatient programme for adults with anorexia nervosa in the UK in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent government guidelines. The paper details how the programme, which is normally delivered face-to-face, became a 'virtual' clinic, providing support to a group of patients via the Internet and conducting its core activities almost exclusively via videoconferencing. Anxiety around the pandemic influenced patients' feelings about recovery, and there were concerns about the programme moving online, which necessitated careful management. It has been possible to continue an intensive level of care given wider organisational backing and the support of the patients involved. Some of the patients' reflections on the experience are included in the article. As well as the adaptations, the article also discusses some of the challenges and opportunities encountered, in the hope of guiding similar services.
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English
Journal:
J Eat Disord
Year:
2021
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Article
Affiliation country:
S40337-021-00390-z
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