Towards an Improved Understanding of the Anorexia Nervosa and Autism Spectrum Comorbidity: PEACE Pathway Implementation
Date published: 07/07/20
Authors: Kate Tchanturia, Katherine Smith, Danielle Glennon & Anna Burhouse
Published in: Frontiers in Psychiatry
Objective
This paper describes an eating disorder service development pilot project helping clinicians implement evidence-based research for patients with anorexia nervosa and autism spectrum condition comorbidity. Currently, there are no clear guidelines or recommendations for people who have the developmental condition of autism spectrum condition and a comorbid eating disorder.
Method
The Maudsley eating disorder team is pioneering a tailored approach of adaptations for this autism and eating disorder comorbidity to improve and adapt evidenced-based treatments and improve the experience for patients, families, and clinicians involved in their care. We called the project the project Pathway for Eating disorders and Autism developed from Clinical Experience (PEACE) pathway.
Results
Overall, 92% of clinicians agreed that the training sessions equipped them with knowledge, skills, and tools to support patients with the comorbidity and 97% would agree that these training sessions should be recommended to other eating disorder clinicians.
Conclusions
Key topics: Eating disorders and autism pathway, Treatment, Implementation, Comorbidity, Innovation, Qualitative study
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