Is abstinence really the best option? Exploring the role of exercise in the treatment and management of eating disorders

Quesnel, DA; Libben, M; D. Oelke, N; I. Clark, M; Willis-Stewart, S; Caperchione, CM

Is abstinence really the best option? Exploring the role of exercise in the treatment and management of eating disorders

Quesnel, DA Libben, M D. Oelke, N I. Clark, M Willis-Stewart, S Caperchione, CM

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Citation:: Eating Disorders, 2018, 26 (3), pp. 290 - 310
Issue Date:: 2018-05-04

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dc.contributor.author	Quesnel, DA	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Libben, M	en_US
dc.contributor.author	D. Oelke, N	en_US
dc.contributor.author	I. Clark, M	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Willis-Stewart, S	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Caperchione, CM https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2290-5946	en_US
dc.date.issued	2018-05-04	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Eating Disorders, 2018, 26 (3), pp. 290 - 310	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1064-0266	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/131422
dc.description.abstract	© 2018, © 2018 Taylor & Francis. Exercise prescription is suggested to help manage exercise abuse and improve overall eating disorder (ED) prognosis. This study explored emerging perceptions of ED health professionals concerning the role of exercise as a supportive treatment for EDs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with international health professionals (n=13) with expertise in ED treatment. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed through thematic analysis. Four themes were revealed and titled 1) understanding the current state; 2) gaining perspectives; 3) barriers and benefits; 4) one size does not fit all. Within these themes, participants described the current state of exercise in ED treatment and suggested there exists a gap in research knowledge and practice. Participants also identified the implications of incorporating exercise into treatment and how an exercise protocol may be designed. Results enhance the understanding of the role of exercise in ED treatment and how it may further benefit individuals with EDs.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Eating Disorders	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/10640266.2017.1397421	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Clinical Psychology	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Prognosis	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Exercise Therapy	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Time Factors	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Personnel	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Interviews as Topic	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Feeding and Eating Disorders	en_US
dc.title	Is abstinence really the best option? Exploring the role of exercise in the treatment and management of eating disorders	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	3	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	26	en_US
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utslib.for	1111 Nutrition and Dietetics	en_US
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utslib.for	11 Medical and Health Sciences	en_US
utslib.for	16 Studies in Human Society	en_US
utslib.for	17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Sports and Exercise Science
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pubs.issue	3	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	26	en_US

Abstract:

© 2018, © 2018 Taylor & Francis. Exercise prescription is suggested to help manage exercise abuse and improve overall eating disorder (ED) prognosis. This study explored emerging perceptions of ED health professionals concerning the role of exercise as a supportive treatment for EDs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with international health professionals (n=13) with expertise in ED treatment. Verbatim transcripts were analyzed through thematic analysis. Four themes were revealed and titled 1) understanding the current state; 2) gaining perspectives; 3) barriers and benefits; 4) one size does not fit all. Within these themes, participants described the current state of exercise in ED treatment and suggested there exists a gap in research knowledge and practice. Participants also identified the implications of incorporating exercise into treatment and how an exercise protocol may be designed. Results enhance the understanding of the role of exercise in ED treatment and how it may further benefit individuals with EDs.

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