Learning From Existing Services: Developing an Intensive Outpatient Services for Children and Adolescents With Eating Disorders

Aims Gain an insight into learnings/pitfalls that existing services have met whilst setting up/running intensive outpatient pathways/ services (IOS). Methods 4 Focus Groups (FGs) were conducted virtually through MS Teams from December 2022- January 2023 of duration 90 minutes each for health profess...

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Published in:BJPsych open 2023-07, Vol.9 (S1), p.S142-S143
Main Authors: Salucci, Katie, Cini, Erica
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Eating disorders
Outpatient care facilities
Poster Presentations
Service Evaluation
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Summary:Aims Gain an insight into learnings/pitfalls that existing services have met whilst setting up/running intensive outpatient pathways/ services (IOS). Methods 4 Focus Groups (FGs) were conducted virtually through MS Teams from December 2022- January 2023 of duration 90 minutes each for health professionals involved in a leadership role in IOS pathways across England. The FGs were recorded with participant consent, transcribed and analysed with an inductive approach for thematic analysis. Results 4 main themes emerged including (i) patient and (ii) team considerations, (iii) approach and (iv) commissioning. A key sub-theme emphasised the importance of flexible and creative approaches in IOS to supplement existing evidence base therapies as well as the importance of a well-rounded MDT approach with good communication across the board. Key set-ups include: enhanced outpatient offers, home treatments, in-reach, and hybrid. Conclusion Intensive outpatient services for EDs allows an enhanced community offer that is needs led and flexible and individualised approach.
ISSN:2056-4724
2056-4724
DOI:10.1192/bjo.2023.389