Adolescents Cared for Anorexia Nervosa at Maison de Solenn
Conditions
Keywords
Anorexia nervosa, Adolescents, Antidepressive agents
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa confronted with the prescription of antidepressants
Detailed description
In our adolescent psychiatric unit, antidepressant's prescription is common during the care pathway for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. The literature highlights a paradox between scientific data and clinical practice, based on expert consensus. There are a very few qualitative studies in this subject and none of them concern adolescents. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the experience and opinion of adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa confronted with the prescription of antidepressants
Interventions
Oral interview and written questions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adolescents aged 12 to 25 * Suffering from anorexia nervosa \[according to DSM-5 criteria\] * Has been prescribed for a type of SSRIs antidepressant (still ongoing or interrupted at the time of the interview) * Non-opposition to the study
Exclusion criteria
* Atypical eating disorder that do not meet DSM-5 criteria for restrictive anorexia nervosa * Body Mass Index \< 15 * Prescribed for another antidepressant than SSRIs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative data / Experience of taking anidepressants | At the time of inclusion (Day 0) | Subjective experience of adolescents with anorexia nervosa about prescription of antidepressants and their effects will be obtained during the grid interview and through their describing to written questions |
Countries
France