Long, S., Wallis, D., Leung, N. and Meyer, Caroline (2012) "All eyes are on you": anorexia nervosa patient perspectives of in-patient mealtimes. Journal of Health Psychology, 17 (3). pp. 419-428. doi:10.1177/1359105311419270 ISSN 1359-1053.

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Abstract

The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate in-patient perceptions of mealtimes on eating disorders units. Individual interviews were conducted with 12 women with anorexia nervosa. Using thematic analysis, three themes emerged as important: 1) Mealtime delivery (logistical factors influencing meals); 2) Individual outcomes (cognitions, emotions, behaviours and physical sensations during meals); and 3) Mealtime characteristics (including disengagement, perceived battlegrounds, and a desire for involvement in mealtimes). Future research should focus on areas of treatment delivery identified as important by patients. Recommendations are made regarding mealtime protocols based on patients' views, with increased recognition of behavioural, cognitive, physical and emotional aspects.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Health Psychology
Publisher:	Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	1359-1053
Official Date:	2012
Dates:	Date Event 2012 Published
Volume:	17
Number:	3
Page Range:	pp. 419-428
DOI:	10.1177/1359105311419270
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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