Early Warning Signs for Eating Disorders in Children: A Realist Synthesis of Websites Summarizing Caregiver and Consumer Perspectives
This web synthesis identified the EWS of developing EDs in children most reported by caregivers and consumers; however, many of the websites contained subjective interpretations of people's experiences which were unverified and may capture potential bias. Future prospective research is required to verify caregiver and consumer experiences and to explore whether these EWS are predictive of ED onset. These results can then inform early detection strategies for EDs and may assist caregivers in recognizing when clinical assessment for an ED is required.
Authors
- Tracey Wade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4402-770X)
- Jamie‐Lee Pennesi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1461-7303)
- Lyza Norton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5525-7397)
- Phillipa Hay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0296-6856)
- Laura Hart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5894-4520)
- Simone E. Baillie
- Deborah Mitchison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6736-7937)
- Katarina Prnjak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6152-5025)
- Maya Jabs
Institutions
- University of Technology Sydney (AU)
- Translational Research Institute (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Flinders University (AU)
- South Western Sydney Local Health District (AU)
- Western Sydney University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Eating Disorders
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.24359
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.28
Funders
- Australian Government
- National Health and Medical Research Council