Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders, Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds LS14 6WB, UK.
Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2013 Jan;21(1):84-8. doi: 10.1002/erv.2155.
This study examined the eating disorder mental health literacy of psychiatrists.
A sample of psychiatrists completed a questionnaire measuring knowledge of and attitudes towards eating disorders. Knowledge questions were based on the academic literature, standard diagnostic criteria and national guidelines on the management of eating disorders. Attitude items covered beliefs about the aetiology and treatment of eating disorders, confidence levels in diagnosis and management and the use of compulsory measures in anorexia nervosa.
Psychiatrists’ knowledge of eating disorders was variable with specific gaps in both diagnosis and management. Psychiatrists felt more confident in diagnosing eating disorders than managing these conditions. Attitudes towards eating disorders were less stigmatizing than those seen in other health professionals.
There is a clear need for greater education of psychiatrists regarding the diagnosis and management of eating disorders. Implementing training programmes and making information readily available could contribute to addressing these issues.
本研究考察了精神科医生的进食障碍心理健康知识水平。
一组精神科医生完成了一份问卷，该问卷衡量了他们对进食障碍的知识和态度。知识问题基于学术文献、标准诊断标准和国家进食障碍管理指南。态度项目涵盖了对进食障碍病因和治疗的信念、诊断和管理的信心水平，以及在神经性厌食症中使用强制措施的情况。
精神科医生对进食障碍的知识水平参差不齐，在诊断和管理方面都存在具体的差距。精神科医生在诊断进食障碍方面比管理这些疾病更有信心。与其他卫生专业人员相比，他们对进食障碍的态度较少带有污名化。
显然需要对精神科医生进行更多关于进食障碍的诊断和管理方面的教育。实施培训计划和提供信息可以有助于解决这些问题。
