Study's full title: Occupational therapist perspectives on their role in supporting people with eating disorders

University affiliation: University of the Sunshine Coast

Ethics approval number: S252127

Principal researcher: Professor Pamela Meredith (pmeredith@usc.edu.au or (07) 5456 3875).

Partner investigator: Carmen Connolly

Student investigators: Alanna Klein (amk037@student.usc.edu.au) and Constance Hill.

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this research project is to better understand the occupational therapy role with people with eating disorders. Our research addresses the question: How do registered occupational therapists in Australia describe their role when working with adolescents and adults experiencing disordered eating/eating disorders within inpatient and/or outpatient settings?

Participation criteria: A registered occupational therapist in Australia; have worked or are presently working with people with disordered eating or eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, or other specified feeding or dating disorder; proficient in English to enable participation in an interview; and can access the required technology (Zoom or Teams).

Survey link: n/a as these will be in person or online interviews. Download recruitment poster here.

End date: March 2026