Affiliation:
1. Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
2. Department of Psychiatry University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USA
3. Department of Nutrition University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill North Carolina USA
Abstract
AbstractObjectiveTo assess self‐reported knowledge and confidence regarding avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) diagnosis and treatment in Swedish clinicians from various disciplines.MethodThe study included 489 clinicians who attended educational lectures about ARFID. Participants responded to 20 ARFID‐related questions and statements using the online audience engagement platform Mentimeter. Items assessed ARFID‐related knowledge, education, and experience, as well as treatment methods offered to ARFID patients at clinicians' healthcare units.ResultsWe found predominantly correct responses to three basic knowledge‐based items about ARFID. However, most participants (64.0%) reported never having received education about ARFID, and few participants reported feeling confident in their ability to diagnose (13.4%) and treat (10.7%) ARFID. Nearly half the sample reported either not knowing which ARFID treatments their unit offered (22.3%) or that no treatment was offered (21.3%).ConclusionExperience and confidence in diagnosing and treating ARFID are generally low in Swedish clinicians, and many individuals with ARFID do not receive treatment. We identify a pressing need for resources, clearer organisation, and structure, and for additional education and training opportunities for clinicians meeting individuals with ARFID.
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,Clinical Psychology
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