Caring for an adolescent with anorexia nervosa: parent's views and experiences.
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Authors
McCormack, Carol
McCann, Edward
Issue Date
2015-01-22
Type
Journal Article
Language
en
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Abstract
There is a distinct lack of studies that explore the views and opinions of parents in relation to people diagnosed with an eating disorder. This study specifically investigated the subjective experiences of parents who were caring for an adolescent with anorexia nervosa in Ireland. A qualitative descriptive approach was used to elicit the unique views and experiences of seven mothers and three fathers. The findings showed that parents recognised the significant impact that the illness was having on all facets of family life. Despite the negative impact of the illness, parents remained hopeful that the adolescent would recover. In terms of current mental health nursing practice, this study demonstrates the importance of viewing parents as an integral resource and involving parents in care planning and treatment approaches.
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McCormack, C., & McCann, E. (2015). Caring for an adolescent with anorexia nervosa: parent's views and experiences. Archives of psychiatric nursing, 29(3), 143–147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2015.01.003
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Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Journal
Archives of psychiatric nursing
Volume
29
Issue
3
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1532-8228