The Australian Eating Disorders Workforce Research Survey

About this study

We are recruiting volunteers who work in the eating disorders field to share their engagement in research.

Research TeamA/Prof Leah Brennan, Anita Raspovic
InstitutionLatrobe University
Ethics Approval NumberHEC22349
Project Start Date1 May 2024
Project End Date31 August 2024
ParticipantsAnyone who is a part of the eating disorders workforce (clinicians, researchers, peer workers, students, lived experience/carers) can participate. If you are 18 years and over, we invite you to complete a short survey.

The study might be a good fit for you if:

• You are a part of the eating disorder workforce in Australia (e.g., a clinician, researcher, an individual [or a loved one] with lived experience). For this survey we are defining the eating disorder workforce as anyone who is engaged with work directly involving eating disorders, including those in lived experience and clinical / practitioner roles, as well as researchers, academics and current students. Work roles may be paid or voluntary. We want to hear from everyone in any of these roles.

• You are interested in contributing your knowledge and experience to improve our understanding, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders.
What is InvolvedIf you decide to take part in the research study, you would:
• Be asked to complete an online survey that takes approximately 20 minutes.
LocationOnline
Contact Details

a.raspovic@latrobe.edu.au

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