Eating Disorders (Canada) Top Priorities (priority setting in association with the JLA)
- What is the short- and long-term efficacy of treatment methods for AN at different ages and which ones are the best?
- What are the most helpful and least helpful treatment elements as identified by recovered individuals, and what long-term outcomes do they perceive them to help with?
- Of those diagnosed with AN, what are the rates of recovery, relapse, dropouts, and length of treatment across Canada?
- Once recovered/discharged from services, what is the most effective way of preventing relapse for AN patients?
- What are the best ways to educate healthcare professionals and educators about AN, and how does this impact early identification rates, access to services, and recovery?
- How could the system better support individuals with AN through transition periods so that care is streamlined and easier to navigate?
- What is the most effective way of treating co-occuring/comorbid disorders for individuals with AN, and should treatments occur separately or at the same time? Why?
- What are the effects of repeated inpatient admissions for AN patients, and should treatment be different after repeated admissions?
- What is the most effective way of educating families and caregivers on AN and on ways to support patients through recovery?
- What are the wait times across Canada for adolescent girls and women suffering from AN? Are they equitable? How can we decrease wait times for services?