The Use of a Parent Support Group in the Outpatient Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Eating Disorders

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Our objective was to measure parents' level of satisfaction and perceived benefits gained from participating in a parent support group as part of an outpatient treatment program. We mailed surveys to 261 parent/guardian participants. Results reflected high satisfaction with the support group. Parents indicated that it assisted them in understanding eating disorders symptoms and treatment and supporting their child struggling with an eating disorder. Additionally, the group was a source of emotional support. Results suggest that inclusion of a parent support group in the outpatient treatment of children and adolescents with eating disorders has important implications for parents.View full textDownload full textRelated var addthis_config = { ui_cobrand: "Taylor & Francis Online", services_compact: "citeulike,netvibes,twitter,technorati,delicious,linkedin,facebook,stumbleupon,digg,google,more", pubid: "ra-4dff56cd6bb1830b" }; Add to shortlist Link Permalink http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10640266.2010.490121