Publications by authors named "Sebastian Cornet"
Objective: In this study we explored the subjective experiences and needs of people with severe mental illness regarding dietary and weight-related support within routine care.
Methods: For this purpose, a total of 16 interviews with adults living with mental illness were conducted in Ulm (Germany) and Graz (Austria) using a semi-structured topic guide and were analysed in a qualitative approach.
Results: Several participants criticized the limited support by professionals regarding diet- and weight-related problems and wished for greater awareness of these issues in mental health care.
Exploration of Perceived Determinants of Disordered Eating Behaviors in People with Mental Illness-A Qualitative Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Disordered eating behaviors are prevalent among individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI) like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, prompting a study to explore factors influencing these eating patterns.
- The study involved 28 semi-structured interviews from participants in Australia, Germany, and Austria, revealing three main themes linked to disordered eating: daily functioning impacts, disrupted physical hunger cues, and emotional hunger.
- Findings suggest that interprofessional strategies addressing daily routines, hunger awareness, and emotional triggers are essential to mitigate disordered eating behaviors in people with SMI.
The impact of poor diet quality and nutritional inadequacies on mental health and mental illness has recently gained considerable attention in science. As the opinions and experiences of people living with serious mental illness on dietary issues are unknown, we aimed to understand the role of nutrition in a biopsychosocial approach. In total, 28 semi-structured interviews were conducted with people living with serious mental illness (SMI) in Australia, Germany and Austria, and a generic thematic analysis approach was applied.
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