Exploring the role of social media in eating disorders in adolescents: a scoping review
Social media use in this age group has been shown to have both protective and adverse effects
12 Mar 2024
eating disorders
RCNi has a wide range of resources available to help nurses support patients with eating disorders back to health.
We have gathered together a selection of our features, comment and peer-reviewed clinical articles from Nursing Standard and specialist journals Mental Health Practice and Primary Health Care for you to read.
Psychologically informed care of patients with anorexia nervosa on acute medical wards
Recognise the challenges of providing care to this patient group in acute hospital settings
28 Dec 2023
Eating disorders: how to recognise, respond and promote recovery
Assessment methods and therapeutic approaches used for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
18 Jul 2023
Living with anorexia: why I feel I do not deserve to eat
Student Jenny Tan describes her struggles with anorexia and her need for support
07 Feb 2023
Why eating disorders in children and young people are increasing
Early intervention is vital in supporting a child or young person with an eating disorder
05 Dec 2022
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Nasogastric tube feeding under restraint: practical guidance for children’s nurses
Advice on how to minimise the distress caused by nasogastric tube feeding under restraint
21 Nov 2022
Recognising eating disorders in older people
Enhance your awareness of the manifestations of eating disorders in older people
26 Oct 2022
Eating disorders: tips for emergency nurses on how to spot the signs and symptoms
As a first point of contact, nurses are well-placed to recognise a new case or deterioration
31 Mar 2022
Eating disorders nursing: what it involves and could it offer opportunities for you?
Role of nurses in supporting patients and families, and how you could join the specialty
18 Feb 2022
Type 1 disordered eating in children and young people with diabetes
Enhance your knowledge of recognising and managing type 1 disordered eating
17 Jan 2022
Exploring quality of life in women with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa
Refreshing mental health nurses’ knowledge of the characteristics of anorexia nervosa
07 Dec 2021
Anorexia: a literature review of young people’s experiences of hospital treatment
A literature review on the experiences of young people who have received hospital treatment...
07 Dec 2020
Shame, stigma and sexual dysfunction: the overlooked diabetes complications
Some physical and mental health issues common in people with diabetes are not discussed
29 Jun 2020
Eating disorders: why mental health nurses’ role in recovery is crucial
Nurses are perfectly positioned to help and support people with eating disorders
04 Mar 2020
Never turn someone away because they are ‘not thin enough’ to have anorexia
Challenge stigma around eating disorders and take opportunities to prevent illness escalating
29 Nov 2019
How to treat eating disorders in primary care
Three studies highlight the growing incidence of eating disorders in primary care
21 Nov 2019
Student’s treatment for eating disorder inspires her to become a mental health nurse
Rebecca Hackfath says personal experience of mental health issues could benefit the specialty
02 Sep 2019
Physical causes of anorexia: how research may change the way nurses are trained
Findings could influence the care we provide and remove stigma for patients
26 Jul 2019