title: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of the effects and experience of mentoring in eating disorders and disordered eating.
abstract: In this review, we aimed to explore the benefits, effects and experiences of mentoring on those with an eating disorder or disordered eating. After a systematic search of the literature, four papers were included in the review. A qualitative analysis of the papers identified three key themes. The themes were (1) diverse benefits (mentees), (2) finding comfort in belonging (mentees), and (3) affirmation of the transformation they have made (mentors). The experience of mentoring was shown to have value for both mentors and mentees. Mentorship should be further utilized in the areas of eating disorders and disordered eating, as it shows promising reciprocal benefits for both mentor and mentee.
authors.affiliation: University of Western Sydney, Australia. Electronic address: s.fogarty@westernsydney.edu.au.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fogarty
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Australia; Centre for Applied Nursing Research (CANR), Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Australia. Electronic address: l.ramjan@westernsydney.edu.au.
authors.forename: Lucie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ramjan
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney, Australia. Electronic address: P.Hay@westernsydney.edu.au.
authors.forename: Phillipa
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hay
mesh_terms: D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D000071252:Mentoring / Q000379:methods*; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Disordered eating; Eating disorders; Mentoring