Dimitropoulos Gina, Freeman Victoria E
a Faculty of Social Work , University of Calgary , Calgary , Alberta , Canada.
b Eating Disorders Program , University Health Network , Toronto , Ontario , Canada.
Eat Disord. 2016 Jul-Sep;24(4):375-82. doi: 10.1080/10640266.2015.1090870. Epub 2015 Oct 14.
The current study explores how affected individuals understand their family's perceptions of anorexia nervosa (AN). Perceptions of individuals with AN regarding their family's understanding of the illness may influence their ability to accept family support. Thematic analysis was used on qualitative data of 19 individuals with AN undergoing inpatient treatment. Participants perceived that families: (a) considered AN a problem with food rather than a mental illness; and (b) viewed treatment as time limited, and complete recovery as achievable. Family-based interventions are needed to facilitate understanding about AN, as well as the behavioral and psychological adjustments required during treatment and recovery.
当前的研究探讨了受影响的个体如何理解其家庭对神经性厌食症（AN）的看法。患有神经性厌食症的个体对其家庭对该疾病的理解的看法可能会影响他们接受家庭支持的能力。对19名正在接受住院治疗的神经性厌食症患者的定性数据进行了主题分析。参与者认为家庭：（a）将神经性厌食症视为饮食问题而非精神疾病；（b）将治疗视为有时间限制的，并且认为完全康复是可以实现的。需要开展以家庭为基础的干预措施，以促进对神经性厌食症的理解，以及治疗和康复期间所需的行为和心理调整。
