The CODE Project: Consumer and clinician perspectives on treatment barriers and facilitators for those living with higher weights and eating disorders
About this study
Research Team
Metabolism & Obesity Service, Illawarra Eating Disorder Service, and Nepean Family Metabolic Health Service
Institution
University of Sydney and Western Sydney University
Project Start Date
1 January 2026
Project End Date
15 December 2028
Participants
The research study is looking to recruit people who meet the following criteria:
· ≥ 18 y.o
· Able to self-determine participation in the study and provide informed consent.
· Clinicians working with patients with diagnosed eating disorders.
· Clinicians working with patients requiring weight management.
· People who at some time in their life have had weight issues and problematic or disordered eating habits.
· Those who can speak and understand English or have someone who can translate for them
· Has a device that allows for videoing capabilities
Participants meeting the following criteria will be excluded from the study:
· Clinicians not working within the eating disorder and/or weight management field.
· People who have never had weight issues or never had any disordered or problematic eating habits
· Doesn’t have a device or can’t access a device that allows for videoing capabilities.
What is Involved
Participants will be asked to complete the following research activities if they agree to participate:
· Online 10 min demographic questions
· Approximately 60 min online interview
Ethics Approval Number
x24-0427
Contact Details
Janet Franklin / 02 95154220 / Janet.franklin@health.nsw.gov.au
Visit website: redcap.slhd.nsw.gov.au
Researchers at Metabolism & Obesity Service, Illawarra Eating Disorder Service, and Nepean Family Metabolic Health Service, in conjunction with the University of Sydney and Western Sydney University, are conducting a project that aims to explore experiences and thoughts when seeking treatment for eating problems or weight issues in people with both disordered eating and higher weights.
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