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1. NGR 5110 Treating Eating Disorders Reflection
NGR 5110 Treating Eating Disorders ReflectionNGR 5110 Treating Eating Disorders
ReflectionPlease write a short paper of 2 paragraphs regarding your recently completed
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would you do differently if you could have started over?(Did you wish to change your
methodology, or do you need to address your study limitations?)*- Please follow all APA 6th
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TREATING EATING DISORDERS 2 Treating Eating Disorders Introduction Eating disorders
(EDs) encompass ailments characterized by irregular eating behaviors and severe distress
or concerns regarding body shape or weight. In this case, EDs may include excessive or
inadequate food intake, which could damage an individual’s well-being. The common types
of EDs include binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
(ARFID) (Campbell & Peebles, 2014). Regardless the high prevalence of EDs linked to
mortality and morbidity, as well as available treatment options, under-diagnosis remains
prevalent in the various health facilities and by pediatric professionals. In most situations,
both adults and adolescents go untreated, fail to recover, or achieve partial recovery
(Campbell & Peebles, 2014). Records indicate that EDs remain common in young children,
minority groups, and boys, as well as high rates of cases in patients with previous obesity
history. The federal administration and governments across the world have not focused on
EDs as a major health concern, which has created problems in society. Although EDs arise
due to lifestyle changes, individuals suffering from the disorders experience challenges,
including health problems and stigma from members of the community. Identification of the
Problem Research studies have continued to document the occurrence, prevalence, and
negative health issues associated with EDs. Indeed, individuals suffering from EDs face
stigma in society, which makes the affected people to isolate themselves (Puhl & Suh, 2015).
In specific situations, patients suffering from EDs might choose to continue eating, which
lead to obesity while others can reduce food intake, which can lead to underweight. The

2. scenarios make some people to view patients in different ways, which could lead to
incidences of body shaming. Stigmatization TREATING EATING DISORDERS 3 remains as
the main issue that individuals suffering from EDs encounter in their lives, which worsens
their eating disorder situation (Campbell & Peebles, 2014). Healthcare providers face
challenges when trying to follow up issues regarding EDs due to the lack of cooperation
between the government and medical facilities. Although clinical professionals play a
minimal role in the treatment process, psychological health and physical consequences of
stigma for people suffering from EDs and obesity help in the process of achieving the set
goals during the treatment process (Puhl & Suh, 2015).NGR 5110 Treating Eating Disorders
ReflectionEDs contribute to negative stereotypes and individuals suffering from the
conditions experience rejection, which leads to psychological and physical health problems.
Significance of the Problem to Nursing The process of recovering from any form of ED
remains complex; as such, individuals in the nursing profession should appreciate the
challenge and help patients to make the right decisions in order to recover (Wright, 2015).
As indicated earlier, the issue of stigmatization creates psychological health problems
among patients, which nursing professionals should consider during the treatment process.
The various EDs can help clinical professionals in medical facilities to devise the best ways
of dealing with a specific ED (Puhl & Suh, 2015). However, irrespective of the ED that a
person suffers from, the recovery process is complex and nurses should consider patience
as a way of helping patients deal with their respective EDs. Additionally, as a way of
ensuring success despite the long-lasting recovery path, nurses should understand the
significance of emotional, physical, and social wellbeing of all patients (Wright, 2015).
Therefore, the problem associated with EDs plays an essential role in nursing since nurses
can help patients to recover. EDs provide the nursing professionals with the opportunity to
help individuals suffering from lifestyle diseases. As indicated earlier, weight-based stigma
and discrimination affect TREATING EATING DISORDERS 4 patients emotionally and can
develop mental health problems, such as stress and depression (Puhl & Suh, 2015). For
instance, in the US, people often accuse individuals with obesity as lazy, sloppy, and weak
and slim individuals as unintelligent, weak, and lacking motivation. Based on such issues,
nurses can help individuals suffering from EDs to embrace the right lifestyles that can
reduce psychological or emotional health problems (Linville, Brown, Sturm, & McDougal,
2012). Indeed, individuals with obesity and other EDs experience high levels of dieting,
body image concerns, and eating. An estimated 30% of individuals with overweight
problems and seek treatment from the various health facilities engage in binge eating (Puhl
& Suh, 2015). As such, if nurses understand the problems that people with EDs encounter,
the clinical professionals can help patients overcome their health challenges. The
disempowering position of the nurses that have affected them for a long period can end if
the various healthcare facilities give them the opportunity to handle patients’ issues
without restrictions (Wright, 2015). The assessment of EDs emerge as significant in the
nursing profession since nurses can acquire new skills of dealing with eating problems and
assist communities to deal with the problems.NGR 5110 Treating Eating Disorders
ReflectionMoreover, nurses play a crucial role in helping patients recover from EDs via the
delivery of person-centered care and the ability to provide a ive but therapeutic

3. relationship (Puhl & Suh, 2015). Failure of the federal administration to consider EDs as
real healthcare concerns makes it difficult for nurses to deal with the problem in medical
facilities and community settings. Indeed, patients meet nurses at the entry point of all
healthcare institutions, which makes it appropriate for the professionals to understand the
conditions that can enable them to identify potential patients (Zugai, Stein-Parbury, &
Roche, 2013). Nurses should have the skills to convince individuals with EDs that their
conditions require treatment. Purpose of the Research TREATING EATING DISORDERS 5
The aim of the research is to identify the significance of eating disorders treatment
approaches and the role of the nurse in such procedures. For a long period, individuals
suffering from EDs have had problems dealing with the problems due to stigmatization and
stereotypes (Linville et al., 2012). The research will enable nurses and other clinical
professionals to understand the epidemiology and etiology of the EDs and devise ways of
helping patients deal with the conditions. Furthermore, the investigation will play an
important role assessing the tools that clinical professionals can use to identify potential
patients in order to help them to recover (Zugai et al., 2013). Psychiatric and other health
problems would make it difficult for nurses to deal with EDs, hence the need to perform the
research so that stakeholders in the healthcare sector can understand the challenges that
individuals with EDs encounter in their lives. The findings from the research will enable the
various healthcare institutions to assist individuals with EDs. Research Questions i. Why
have EDs become a problem in society and which factors influence recovery duration and
possibility of complete recovery? ii. How can nurses use EDs to improve healthcare services
and ensure that all patients with the conditions access medical services? iii. What are the
most appropriate treatment approaches for patients with an eating disorder that nurses or
other clinical professionals can use to ensure full recovery? Master’s Essentials aligned with
the Topic Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities EDs allow nurses to
appreciate their knowledge associated with scientific findings in their respective fields of
specialization. In this case, nurses can assess whether patients with a TREATING EATING
DISORDERS 6 specific ED acquired it through genetics or lifestyle change. NGR 5110
Treating Eating Disorders ReflectionBased on the evaluations, the clinical professionals can
recommend treatment approaches associated with quality improvement and public health.
Organizational and Systems Leadership The process of treating EDs requires management
teams in healthcare facilities to emphasize on leadership issues. Indeed, appropriate
leadership promotes high-quality and safe patient care. Nurses working under good leaders
develop skills required to promote effective working relationships that can help individuals
with EDs. Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice The treatment processes
associated with EDs depend on nurses’ skills. In this case, the master’s-prepared nurse has
the skills to address the needs of patients with EDs. Skills acquired during training enable
the nurses to help patients to deal with mental health issues that arise due to stereotyping
and stigmatization. Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health The
master’s essential enables the nurse to apply skills acquired through practice to improve
the overall health in the community. Indeed, clinical professionals focus on clientcentered
activities that help patients with EDs to overcome social and health-related challenges.
Clinical prevention skills enable nurses to extend medical services to families, individuals,

4. and targeted populations. Literature review A research completed by Eisenberg et al.
(2011) aimed at determining the prevalence, connections, persistence, as well as treatment-
seeking linked to signs of eating disorders (ED). They used a sample of university students.
In their research, they describe the eating disorder as TREATING EATING DISORDERS 7 a
mental issue characterized by abnormal eating traits that adversely impact an individual’s
psychological or physical wellbeing. Such abnormal eating traits are binge eating disorder,
anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and pica, to mention a few. According to their research,
Eisenberg et al. (2011) state that there is no yet known trigger of EDs though both
environmental and biological factors seem to play a significant part. Various groups of
people are more susceptible to an ED compared to others. For instance, about 12 percent of
dancers get affected by the disorder, and those who observe cultural idealization of thinness
also fall as victims of this disorder. Moreover, people who have ever experienced sexual
harassment tend to suffer the same disorder, while some disorders such as rumination and
pica are more prevalent in individuals with intellectual disabilities. Remember that only one
ED can be treated at a given time. In most cases, treatment remains the solution for the
increasing incidences of these disorders, though it varies by disorder. Treatment can
involve dietary advice, a decline of efforts to reduce food, counseling, and minimizing
excessive exercise, among others. According to Eisenberg et al. (2011), although there is a
vast range of treatment of ED, a significant number of people are still unaware of these
available treatment options. In this case, many people who suffer from this disorder do not
seek treatment, but they remain with their suffering, and very few receive the appropriate
treatment. The research also stated the importance of addressing eating pathology among
the sample population with consideration of factors such as academics, residential life,
social networks, health services, and extracurricular activities. Seeking treatment on these
disorders helps to regain the health and high self-esteem for the victim. Another research
conducted by Kelly et al. (2014) connected various types of EDs with pediatric feeding. NGR
5110 Treating Eating Disorders ReflectionThey also state that although feeding and ED
diagnoses have common attributes in the sense that they both have a pattern of
maladaptive eating behavior as well as a TREATING EATING DISORDERS 8 compromised
quality of life, they are hypothesized as a mutually exclusive health issue. The study also
connects EDs with various factors such as low-income family and social functioning and
pinpoints these factors as the leading cause of children’s avoidance of social circumstances
in which eating traits may happen (Kelly et al., 2014). Furthermore, the research shows a
correlation between pica and a sense of loss of control of anxiety. Rumination disorder is
connected with depression, perfectionism, and anxiety, while avoidant/restrictive food
intake disorder is correlated with emotion regulation, attentional and behavioral
difficulties. The research found that these disorders can be treated by cognitive behavior
therapy, family-based therapy, to mention a few (Dakanalis et al., 2014). According to the
research at hand, early intervention of the disease is imperative in the sense that it hastens
the speed of recovery, minimizes symptoms in a significant way, and enhances the
probability of remaining free of the disorder. For instance, when patient sufferings from
anorexia nervosa are administered family-based treatment within the early stages of the
illness, they stand a higher chance of recovery. Notwithstanding that early intervention

5. helps prevent severe health and psychological agony. In their research that aimed to
investigate the available interventions of various EDs, Kass, Kolko and Wilfley (2013)
discovered that there is a significant need for early intervention among patients with EDs as
doing so reduces the agony that they could otherwise have faced. In this case, the study
highlights screening as the first point of the intervention of this disorder. Screening ought to
be done across multiple settings, including learning institutions, workplaces, and social
gatherings, and so forth. A broad range of EDs strikes during adolescence and young
adulthood, and therefore, doing screening during these stages is vital for early intervention.
The research indicates that people with subclinical symptoms tend to refrain from seeking
medical TREATING EATING DISORDERS 9 help, which elevates into a more severe eating
disorder, a deteriorated prognosis, and an increased chance of relapse. Similar research was
conducted by McElroy et al. (2012), where they stated various strategies to encourage
individuals to seek help in the case of EDs. Some of these tactics include minimizing stigma,
enlightening people on the same issue, and eliminating barriers held by traditional norms of
health behavior. However, many people cite lack of time, recognition, and quest to address
the issues as the leading causes of not seeking help. On these bases, research proposes that
early intervention tactics should major on programs that engage and educate people
regarding the severity of EDs by availing convenient, action-oriented options as well as
relevant information. Doing so will help patients of EDs improve their general health
through improving their eating behaviors, exercising, and so forth. Generally, the research
shows that the treatment of EDs has a lot of benefits, including reduced stigmatization,
regain of health and self-esteem. Research conducted by Linville et al. (2010) indicates that
apart from the medical treatment of an eating disorder, various therapies can be used as
well. NGR 5110 Treating Eating Disorders ReflectionThe research suggests the following
therapies: art therapy, family therapy, movement or dance therapy, medical nutrition
therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. It is paramount to consider which therapy fits a
specific need as doing so hasten the recovery speed. It is advisable to work with a health
professional to examine what underlying challenges are the priority in addressing the
patient’s strengths and the quest to take part in the treatment. Methodology and design The
research will be qualitative in nature and will use Thirteen Selective Scales of the Italian
Validated versions of seven instruments. The seven instruments will have well-structured
TREATING EATING DISORDERS 10 psychometric proprieties among the members of the
business community. To determine mood intolerance, low self-esteem, and interpersonal
difficulties, the study will use the Scale of the Eating Disorder Inventory-3. To measure the
shape and weight concerns (SWCs), the study will deploy The 9-item Body Dissatisfaction
Scale. The six exercise tactics subscale items of the Body Change Inventory will be used to
examine the occurrence of exercises to decline weight or fat. At the same time, increase
muscularity will be utilized to determine exercise behavior. The clinical perfectionism-
personal standards will be measured by the use of Three Subscales of the Frost
Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale. The dietary restriction will be examined by the five
restraint subscale items of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire-Version 6.
Lastly, the five compensatory behavior subscale items of the Bulimic Investigatory Test,
EdinburghSeverity Index, will be utilized to examine the severity or occurrence of tactics to

6. counteract the impacts of binge eating. Sampling methodology The participants of the
research will be 700 selected from a pool of 2400. These participants will have an age range
of 18 to 40 years. Opting for this age group is because they are the ones most affected by
eating disorders. Among the sample will be 400 males and 300 females. All of them will be
at least college graduates with distinct courses. The sample will be drawn across all races.
Moreover, the sample will not be eliminated based on BMI, but rather the BMI will be
recorded to ensure a difference is noted after various interventions. Considering that the
number of people volunteering to participate in the research is very high, they will be
eliminated based on various factors to get the required number of participants. In this case,
participants will be excluded based on age. Those who are below 18 years and above 40
years will be humbly requested to quit from the research. Again, only those registered with
the TREATING EATING DISORDERS 11 business community will be allowed to take part as
it will be easier to trace and reach them during the actual research. It is imperative to note
that participants will be recruited through advertisements in the business newspaper. The
advertisement will ask interested participants to declare their interest on a web page that
will offer details regarding the research. Again, phone contacts will be used to communicate
important information to the participants. Necessary tools There will be other tests such as
blood pressure tests, bone density tests, and weight tests. Some of these tests are aimed to
examine the health history of the participants. Other tools that will be used in the research
are the internet, computers, questionnaires, and observation to some extent. Moreover,
participants will be reached via business new paper and direct phone calls. NGR 5110
Treating Eating Disorders Reflection