STEPPED Care Pathway - Codesign and Development of a Support for Malnutrition Pathway following a Paediatric Eating Disorder Admission: A Scoping Study
About this study
Research Team
Donna Fingland (Senior Dietitian), Assoc Professor (Hon) Sara Winter, Dr Kylie Matthews-Rensch PhD (Dietetics), Dr Irfan Khan (Specialist Paediatrician), Erin Parker (Senior Dietitian), Cleo Burke (BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Ed&Dev))
Institution
Queensland Health
Funding Source
This project has secured funding of $15,000 from the Metro North (MN) Collaborative for Allied Health Research, Learning and Innovation (CAHRLI).
Project Start Date
12 February 2026
Project End Date
30 June 2026
Participants
We’re looking for carers of children under 16 years (at time of admission) and health professionals who work with children under 16 years admitted for eating disorder management, in either inpatient or outpatient settings, across all clinical and allied health disciplines.
What is Involved
Carers can complete a 10-minute anonymous survey online and/or attend a 30-minute interview (in person or via Teams).
Health professionals can complete a short survey to share their perspectives on current post discharge care and service needs.
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Ethics Approval Number
Ethics protocol number 123320
Location
The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Road, Chermside, QLD 4032
Contact Details
Donna Fingland, donna.fingland@health.qld.gov.au, 07 3139 5589
Visit website: redcap.health.qld.gov.au
This project is about creating better support for children and families after hospital. Right now, many families feel worried and alone when leaving hospital following an admission for eating disorder management. We want to work together with carers and health professionals to design a service that makes this time easier, safer, and more supportive. We are inviting carers and health professionals to share their perspectives to help shape this model of care.
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