A service evaluation specifying the active components of a functional restorative programme to promote management of persistent non-specific low back pain.

Background: Functional Restorative Programmes (FRP) for persistent non-specific lower back pain have been shown to be effective, but they often lack sufficient detailed reporting of the intervention components to allow for accurate replication.

Objectives: This study used the Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy (v1) (BCTi) to identify the main components of one such programme and interviewed patients to identify the most effective programme components and areas for improvement.

Design: A mixed methods design was used.

Telephone helplines as a source of support for eating disorders: Service user, carer, and health professional perspectives.

Access to care for eating disorders can be problematic for numerous reasons including lack of understanding and delays with treatment referrals. Previous research has highlighted the benefits of telephone helplines as an accessible source of support for those who may not wish to access face-to-face support or to fill a gap for those waiting for treatment. This study aimed to gain an insight into the perspectives of those who may use or refer others to a telephone helpline in order to identify the requirements of such a service.

Experiences of Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa.

Background: Recent quantitative studies provide support for an "enhanced" transdiagnostic approach of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders; however it is not yet known how recipients of CBT-E experience therapy.

Aims: The current study used a qualitative approach to explore service users' experiences of CBT-E.

Method: Individuals with a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa and who had completed CBT-E from one service in Wales were invited to participate.