Publication Date

2019

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Abstract

Family-Based Treatment (FBT), is the treatment of choice for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN). Much research supports its success, and yet little is known about its use by adolescent health care providers and their use of nutrition providers. Objective: This study aimed to identify the use of FBT and its treatment manual in the treatment of adolescent patients with AN by members of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), as well as the utilization of a dietitian in the treatment process. Method: In total, 72 SAHM members completed an online survey. Results: Overall, 84% of responding SAHM practitioners (81% in the USA) recommended FBT for the treatment of patients with AN --- with 54% of providers feeling that they had the necessary support and resources to implement FBT in their area of practice. Only 9% of those who practice FBT stated that the follow the treatment manual exactly as written, with 48% following just the principles of the manual. Of those who utilized FBT, 97% (98% in the USA), stated that a dietitian was used as part of the treatment team. Discussion: Given the need for consistency among practitioners, further research is needed to assess and define the role of the dietitian in FBT.

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