Establishment of a multifamily therapy (MFT) service for young adults with a severe eating disorder – experience from 11 MFT groups, and from designing and implementing the model
Abstract Background Eating disorders are serious illnesses leading to a substantially lowered quality of life not only for the patient but also for their family. They are difficult to treat, and many patients fail to complete their treatment. At the Regional Centre for Eating Disorders (RESSP) at No...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:0df9655cd22a4013a1f3f6db57c4f467 2023-05-15T15:45:26+02:00 Establishment of a multifamily therapy (MFT) service for young adults with a severe eating disorder – experience from 11 MFT groups, and from designing and implementing the model Tove Skarbø Steven M. Balmbra 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-020-0285-8 https://doaj.org/article/0df9655cd22a4013a1f3f6db57c4f467 EN eng BMC http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40337-020-0285-8 https://doaj.org/toc/2050-2974 doi:10.1186/s40337-020-0285-8 2050-2974 https://doaj.org/article/0df9655cd22a4013a1f3f6db57c4f467 Journal of Eating Disorders, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2020) Eating disorders Multifamily therapy Innovation Implementation (young) adults Psychiatry RC435-571 article 2020 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-020-0285-8 2023-02-05T01:26:56Z Abstract Background Eating disorders are serious illnesses leading to a substantially lowered quality of life not only for the patient but also for their family. They are difficult to treat, and many patients fail to complete their treatment. At the Regional Centre for Eating Disorders (RESSP) at Nordland Hospital in Bodø, in the north of Norway, it was apparent that many young adult patients maintained an active, ongoing relationship with their family of origin, and that parents and others were often highly involved in their life and illness. It was therefore desirable to develop a treatment model involving family members; specifically a multifamily therapy (MFT) group programme. Methods The aim was to establish an MFT service at RESSP for young adult patients suffering from severe eating disorders. This involved, (1) work preparatory to the establishment of the new service, (2) the development and implementation of a suitable MFT model, and (3) sharing the skills and knowledge gained from our experiences to other professionals in the field, and in other settings. This work of development and change can be understood as a process of innovation and is here described within the framework of implementation theory. The work took place in a clinically naturalistic context at the centre. Results The MFT model description is based on experience during its development as well as its final form. The stages of this development process and of the changes made in order to establish the new service are described, together with its core components. To date, 68 patients and 198 family members have participated. Dropout rate has been 7.4% and the majority of patients have continued in treatment after completion of the MFT groups. BMI measurements show a significant weight-gain for those with an underweight at start. 32 other professionals have been trained in the model, and a similar service started in 3 other units. Conclusion The new model has been welcomed by patients and families alike. The MFT group programme has had a ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Bodø Bodø Nordland Nordland Nordland Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Norway Bodø ENVELOPE(14.405,14.405,67.280,67.280) Journal of Eating Disorders 8 1 |
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Abstract Background Eating disorders are serious illnesses leading to a substantially lowered quality of life not only for the patient but also for their family. They are difficult to treat, and many patients fail to complete their treatment. At the Regional Centre for Eating Disorders (RESSP) at Nordland Hospital in Bodø, in the north of Norway, it was apparent that many young adult patients maintained an active, ongoing relationship with their family of origin, and that parents and others were often highly involved in their life and illness. It was therefore desirable to develop a treatment model involving family members; specifically a multifamily therapy (MFT) group programme. Methods The aim was to establish an MFT service at RESSP for young adult patients suffering from severe eating disorders. This involved, (1) work preparatory to the establishment of the new service, (2) the development and implementation of a suitable MFT model, and (3) sharing the skills and knowledge gained from our experiences to other professionals in the field, and in other settings. This work of development and change can be understood as a process of innovation and is here described within the framework of implementation theory. The work took place in a clinically naturalistic context at the centre. Results The MFT model description is based on experience during its development as well as its final form. The stages of this development process and of the changes made in order to establish the new service are described, together with its core components. To date, 68 patients and 198 family members have participated. Dropout rate has been 7.4% and the majority of patients have continued in treatment after completion of the MFT groups. BMI measurements show a significant weight-gain for those with an underweight at start. 32 other professionals have been trained in the model, and a similar service started in 3 other units. Conclusion The new model has been welcomed by patients and families alike. The MFT group programme has had a ... |
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Establishment of a multifamily therapy (MFT) service for young adults with a severe eating disorder – experience from 11 MFT groups, and from designing and implementing the model |
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Establishment of a multifamily therapy (MFT) service for young adults with a severe eating disorder – experience from 11 MFT groups, and from designing and implementing the model |
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Establishment of a multifamily therapy (MFT) service for young adults with a severe eating disorder – experience from 11 MFT groups, and from designing and implementing the model |
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Establishment of a multifamily therapy (MFT) service for young adults with a severe eating disorder – experience from 11 MFT groups, and from designing and implementing the model |
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Establishment of a multifamily therapy (MFT) service for young adults with a severe eating disorder – experience from 11 MFT groups, and from designing and implementing the model |
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establishment of a multifamily therapy (mft) service for young adults with a severe eating disorder – experience from 11 mft groups, and from designing and implementing the model |
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