Family-based treatment for Anorexia nervosa: Lived experience and Clinician Opinions between Nations (FALCON)

You are invited to take part in an online research study examining people’s thoughts on and experiences of Family-Based Therapy (FBT).

We are seeking participants who are:
• Clinicians who currently deliver, or have previously delivered, FBT, and/or
• Individuals who have undergone FBT, aged 15 and over, and
• Carers or family members who were involved in FBT as part of the treatment process.

The main aim of this study is to explore whether experiences of FBT differ between individuals involved in FBT in Australia and the United States, and, if so, to better understand why these differences may exist. While FBT is widely used in both countries, differences in health systems, training pathways, and service contexts may shape how FBT is delivered and experienced.

In addition, the study seeks to examine other factors that may influence the acceptability and perceived success of FBT. To support this, the survey will collect information about:
• Individual characteristics of those who have received FBT and their carers (e.g., background and treatment-related factors), and
• Training, experience, and delivery practices of clinicians who provide FBT.

This information will help us better understand how individual, clinical, and contextual factors may contribute to similarities or differences in experiences of FBT across the two countries.

Participation involves completing a brief online questionnaire, which will take approximately 25 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous, and no identifying information will be collected. Participation is voluntary, and you may stop at any time without consequence.
Your perspectives are valuable and will contribute to a more nuanced understanding of how FBT is delivered and experienced internationally, with the aim of informing future research, training, and clinical practice.

If you are interested in participating, please follow the link below for further information and to access the survey:
https://redcap.link/xg9bq91e
If you have any questions about the study, please feel free to contact the research team at:
eatingdisorders@orygen.org.au
Thank you for considering participation and for helping to advance understanding of Family-Based Therapy.