Contributing Factors in Recovery from Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa : A Systematic Literature Review
Shafikova, Marina; Pradhan, Jenisha (2020)
Shafikova, Marina
Pradhan, Jenisha
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020052714365
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020052714365
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Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa are the most common types of eating disorders. Anorexia has the highest rate of mortality among all psychiatric illnesses because of its dangerous effect on the physical state. Bulimia considered less critical; however, the adverse impact on health is significant. Both anorexia and bulimia have general originate factors, medical complications, and recovery criteria.
The purpose of this study was to investigate contributing factors in the recovery of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and to explore the nurse’s role to help the patient transform from a sick state to a healthy state. The study conducted a systematic literature review. Transition theory, described by Meleis, was used to understand the recovery process. Sixteen scientific articles were collected and analyzed.
According to research questions, the finding reveals four categories with subcategories in it. Factors contributing to recovery are: ‘psychological help’, improvement of physical health’, ‘social and emotional connection’, and ‘treating underlying cause’. Nurses’ role in promoting the recovery process occurs in the following categories: ‘Establishment of therapeutic relationships’, ‘Person orientated care’, ‘Nurse’s attitude towards patients’, and ‘Nurse as an educator’.
The purpose of this study was to investigate contributing factors in the recovery of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and to explore the nurse’s role to help the patient transform from a sick state to a healthy state. The study conducted a systematic literature review. Transition theory, described by Meleis, was used to understand the recovery process. Sixteen scientific articles were collected and analyzed.
According to research questions, the finding reveals four categories with subcategories in it. Factors contributing to recovery are: ‘psychological help’, improvement of physical health’, ‘social and emotional connection’, and ‘treating underlying cause’. Nurses’ role in promoting the recovery process occurs in the following categories: ‘Establishment of therapeutic relationships’, ‘Person orientated care’, ‘Nurse’s attitude towards patients’, and ‘Nurse as an educator’.