title: The experience of specialist inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa: A qualitative study from adult patients' perspectives.
abstract: This qualitative study aimed to explore experiences of women currently undergoing specialist inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa. Interviews were carried out with 21 women with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa from a specialist adult inpatient eating disorder unit. Five master themes emerged using thematic analysis: (1) shifts in control, (2) experience of transition, (3) importance of supportive staff relationships, (4) sharing with peers and (5) process of recovery and self-discovery. Findings suggest that patients experience a process of change and adjustment in relation to levels of perceived personal control, attachment to the treatment environment and a sense of self-identity.
authors: NHS Tayside, UK University of Edinburgh, UK viviensmith@nhs.net.
authors: Vivien
authors: V
authors: Smith
authors: NHS Tayside, UK.
authors: Zoe
authors: Z
authors: Chouliara
authors: University of Edinburgh, UK.
authors: Paul G
authors: PG
authors: Morris
authors: NHS Tayside, UK.
authors: Paula
authors: P
authors: Collin
authors: NHS Tayside, UK University of Stirling, UK.
authors: Kevin
authors: K
authors: Power
authors: The Priory Hospital, UK.
authors: Alex
authors: A
authors: Yellowlees
authors: The Priory Hospital, UK.
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Grierson
authors: The Priory Hospital, UK.
authors: Elena
authors: E
authors: Papageorgiou
authors: NHS Tayside, UK The Priory Hospital, UK.
authors: Moira
authors: M
authors: Cook
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D036301:Qualitative Research; D000068356:Self-Control / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: anorexia nervosa; experience; qualitative methods; thematic analysis; treatment