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Exploring Therapists’ Approaches to Treating Eating Disorders to Inform User-Centric App Design: Web-Based Interview Study

Medicine and Health

Exploring Therapists’ Approaches to Treating Eating Disorders to Inform User-Centric App Design: Web-Based Interview Study

P. C. Thomas, P. Bark, et al.

This insightful study conducted by Pamela Carien Thomas, Pippa Bark, and Sarah Rowe delves into therapists' perspectives on treating mild-to-moderate eating disorders (EDs). Discover how a flexible, person-centered approach and the therapeutic relationship are key in treatment, while exploring the potential for evidence-based apps to enhance therapy.

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Abstract
This study explores therapists' perspectives on treating mild-to-moderate eating disorders (EDs) to inform user-centric app design. Semistructured web-based interviews with 12 UK ED therapists revealed that while CBT is the foundation, therapists utilize a flexible, person-centered approach incorporating additional techniques. The therapeutic relationship was highlighted as crucial, posing a challenge for app replication. Therapists saw potential for evidence-based apps across all treatment stages but emphasized the need to address safety, privacy, and triggering content. The study informs the design of clinically safe, evidence-based ED apps to complement therapy.
Publisher
JMIR Formative Research
Published On
May 06, 2025
Authors
Pamela Carien Thomas, Pippa Bark, Sarah Rowe
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2196/68846
Tags
eating disorders
therapists
CBT
app design
therapeutic relationship
user-centric
mental health

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