Upplevelser av vården och stödet inom kliniker specialiserade på ätstörningar bland patienter med anorexia nervosa : En litteraturstudie

Sammanfattning: Background: Eating disorders are defined as serious psychiatric conditions that in many cases have psychological and physical consequences. In Sweden 190 000 people between the age of 15 and 60 estimated to suffer from an eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is one of the most serious psychiatric disorders and the mortality rate for these patients is higher than any other mental illness. The care of eating disorders is often experienced as complicated by both healthcare professionals and patients. The nurse has a profession which requires care with a focus on each patient as unique. It’s important that the nurse sees the person behind the eating disorder. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to synthesize experiences of care and support within clinics specialized in eating disorders among patients with anorexia nervosa. Method: For this work, a qualitative literature study has been used as a study design. A qualitative content analysis was applied. Results: Four categories were identified with fifteen associated subcategories. The categories were individualized care, the importance of good communication, the importance of the environment and extended treatment. Conclusion: A personcentered and individual care and treatment proved to be of greatest importance for patients to recover. That the patients were allowed to feel involved, where they were seen as a person not their ilness and had a good collaboration with healthcare staff was decisive.