IN DIALOGUES: Inner dialogues in patients with eating disorders
Research type
Research Study
Full title
IN DIALOGUES: A study to investigate the experience of internal dialogues in patients with eating disorders.
IRAS ID
229004
Contact name
Viviana Aya
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
King´s College London
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 31 days
Research summary
Background: The experience of internal dialogues are commonly experienced by patients with eating disorders (ED). Even though it is a well-established phenomenon reported by patients and clinicians, only a few studies have been conducted in this area. The need for future research is emphasised.
Aim: Investigate the experience of internal dialogues in patients with eating disorders.
Participants: A total of 180 participants (N=180) will be recruited in total (i.e. 120 patients, 30 carers and 30 professionals).
Location and duration: The study will take place in England. Recruitment will last 2 years followed by data analysis and writing up of results. This study along with another study will be part of a part-time PhD programme.
Participants recruitment: Participants will be recruited from a) Internal research unit database (i.e. participants from this internal database have provided consent to be contacted for other other studies) b) the placement of the study flyer in several public areas, websites and social media (e.g. Twitter and Facebook) c) eating disorder charities and support groups d) academic and public conferences/events e) Consent for contact (C4C) f) interested individuals can contact the researchers by phone, email/post if they would like to take part in the study g) researchers can contact individuals who express their interest in taking part in the study.
Plan of investigation: Mixed method design to collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data. Specifically, quantitative data (Study 1) will be collected through questionnaires (completed by patients) and surveys (completed by carers and professionals). Qualitative data from patients, carers and professionals will be collected through online focus groups (Study 2).
REC name
London - Surrey Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/LO/1720
Date of REC Opinion
17 Oct 2017
REC opinion
Unfavourable Opinion