Assessing the Influence of Caregiver Factors on the Delivery of Family-Based Therapy for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders

About this study

Research Project: Assessing the Influence of Caregiver Factors on Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders: Phase Three Measure Evaluation

Aim of the Research: The research aims to create and test a new assessment measure to identify caregiver strengths and challenges so that appropriate supports may be offered.

Questions: The survey questions will focus on your experience as a parent or caregiver of a young person receiving eating disorder treatment. The purpose of the survey is to identify what strengths and challenges exist for carers, so that adaptations or additional supports to treatment may be identified and tested.

Research TeamSara McCord, Kylie Rice, Adam Rock
InstitutionUniversity of New England
Websitehttps://unesurveys.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOr9S3xyO6ydvP8?Q_CHL=qr
Ethics Approval NumberHE23-171
Project End Date19 December 2024
ParticipantsParents or caregivers of young people aged 6-18 who have currently or recently participated in treatment for the young person's eating disorder.
What is InvolvedAn online survey powered by Qualtrics. The time to complete the survey is approximately 20 minutes.
Contact Details

smccord@myune.edu.au or +612 6773 5031

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