Knowledge and attitudes towards eating disorders: A survey of psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees in New South Wales.

Australas Psychiatry

Marie Bashir Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia; InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia; and Discipline of Psychiatry, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.

Published: August 2024

Objective: To evaluate New South Wales (NSW) psychiatrists' and psychiatry trainees' knowledge and attitudes towards eating disorders (EDs).

Method: A total of 1781 psychiatrists and trainees in NSW were invited to complete an anonymous questionnaire assessing ED confidence, knowledge and attitudes.

Results: A total of 51 doctors responded to the survey, with 38 completing all items. Significant knowledge gaps were revealed. Respondents expressed a desire for more ED training.

Conclusion: Enhanced ED training in psychiatry education and incorporating the lived experience voice to improve attitudes appear necessary.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10398562241249906DOI Listing

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