This study investigated former patients' experiences with family-based inpatient treatment. Interviews of thirty-seven patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa during the admissions were conducted to examine their post-treatment perspectives. The accounts were analyzed by utilizing an inductive thematic analytic approach. The analysis yielded 4 main themes, constituted by in all 8 subthemes. The main themes were; 1) , 2) , 3) 4) . With its "insider focus," this study contributes to knowledge on how family-based inpatient treatment is perceived from a user perspective. The current study has value for both advancing the development of family-based inpatient treatment, and by adding patient perspectives to the ongoing effort of providing family-based approaches at higher levels of care.

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