Understanding general practitioners' beliefs about, and practices for identifying, the presentation of eating disorders in people with higher weight.
About this study
This study aims to identify the beliefs about EDs in people with higher weight, as well as practices they engage in when working with this population.
Research TeamDr Xochitl de la Piedad Garcia, Charity Lane (psychology honours student)
InstitutionThe Australian Catholic University
Ethics Approval Number2025-4301SAP
Funding SourceACU Department/school funding
Project Start Date21 July 2025
Project End Date31 December 2025
ParticipantsGPs working in Australia.
What is InvolvedOne-on-one 45 minute interviews between primary author/honours student (Charity Lane) and participants.
Thematic analysis of the interviews will be used to identify any themes across GPs in regards to beliefs and practices when working with patients with EDs and higher weight.
Thematic analysis of the interviews will be used to identify any themes across GPs in regards to beliefs and practices when working with patients with EDs and higher weight.
Location115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065 / interviews are online
Contact Details
Charity Lane, charity.lane@myacu.edu.au, 0402 912 600.