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İnce B, Phillips MD, Zenasni Z, Shearer J, Dalton B, Irish M, Mercado D, Webb H, McCombie C, Au K, Kern N, Clark-Stone S, Connan F, Johnston AL, Lazarova S, Zadeh E, Newell C, Pathan T, Wales J, Cashmore R, Marshall S, Arcelus J, Robinson P, Byford S, Landau S, Lawrence V, Himmerich H, Treasure J, Schmidt U. Autopsy of a failed trial part 2: Outcomes, challenges, and lessons learnt from the DAISIES trial. Eur Eat Disord Rev 2024; 32:476-489. [PMID: 38109218 DOI: 10.1002/erv.3058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The relative merits of inpatient or day-treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa (AN) are unknown. The DAISIES trial aimed to establish the non-inferiority of a stepped-care day patient treatment (DPT) approach versus inpatient treatment as usual (IP-TAU) for improving body mass index (BMI) at 12 months in adults with AN. The trial was terminated due to poor recruitment. This paper presents outcomes and investigates the reasons behind the trial's failure. METHOD Fifteen patients with AN (of 53 approached) participated and were followed-up to 6 or 12 months. Summary statistics were calculated due to low sample size, and qualitative data concerning treatment experiences were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS At baseline, participants in both trial arms rated stepped-care DPT as more acceptable. At 12 months, participants' BMIs had increased in both trial arms. Qualitative analysis highlighted valued and challenging aspects of care across settings. Only 6/12 sites opened for recruitment. Among patients approached, the most common reason for declining participation was their treatment preference (n = 12/38). CONCLUSIONS No conclusions can be drawn concerning the effectiveness of IP-TAU and stepped-care DPT, but the latter was perceived more positively. Patient-related, service-related and systemic factors (COVID-19) contributed to the trial's failure. Lessons learnt can inform future studies.
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- Başak İnce
- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Health Service & Population Research, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- The Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Health Service & Population Research, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester, UK
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- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, UK
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- Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Leatherhead, UK
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- Leicestershire Adult Eating Disorders Service, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Leicestershire Adult Eating Disorders Service, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Leicestershire Adult Eating Disorders Service, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK
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- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Hospitalet del Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Health Service & Population Research, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Health Service & Population Research, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Foldi CJ. Taking better advantage of the activity-based anorexia model. Trends Mol Med 2024; 30:330-338. [PMID: 38103992 DOI: 10.1016/j.molmed.2023.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
Abstract
The lack of specific treatments for anorexia nervosa (AN) is partly driven by an inadequate understanding of the neurobiological drivers of the condition. The activity-based anorexia (ABA) model recapitulates key characteristics of AN in rats and mice, and can be used to understand factors that predispose, maintain, and rescue anorectic behaviour. With the rapidly evolving suite of technologies to manipulate and record neural activity during the development of ABA, we are better placed than ever before to take advantage of this unique biobehavioural model in order to develop and refine novel treatments for AN. This will require a collective effort to bridge research disciplines in order to capitalise on knowledge gains from genetics, neurobiology, metabolism, and cognition.
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- Claire J Foldi
- Monash University, Department of Physiology, 26 Innovation Walk, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia; Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, 23 Innovation Walk, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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Ambwani S, Coull E, Cardi V, Rowlands K, Treasure J. Every mistake is a treasure: Lessons learned from the TRIANGLE trial for anorexia nervosa. Int J Eat Disord 2024. [PMID: 38226436 DOI: 10.1002/eat.24121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite several decades of treatment research for anorexia nervosa (AN), many of the same questions remain: how to boost enrollment, engage participants, prevent attrition, and meet the needs of a diverse patient population within the rigorous framework of a randomized controlled trial (RCT). METHODS In this research forum, we highlight some of the challenges and opportunities observed over the course of TRIANGLE, the largest RCT for severe AN treatment in the UK to date. We discuss strategies for addressing common challenges and avoiding common pitfalls and propose solutions to future researchers seeking to conduct treatment research in AN. RESULTS Our experience underscores the value of involving people with lived experience at every stage of intervention research. We offer additional recommendations for treatment researchers, including, (1) early qualitative research to identify patient barriers and obstacles, (2) clear, systematic collaboration with clinical sites for patient recruitment and passive data collection, (3) careful consideration of assessment metrics, including repeated measurement of quality of life, (4) adopting a flexible, patient-centered approach to clinical trial research, and (5) considering the unique needs and obstacles that might impact carer participation in research and their ability to provide support to their loved ones. DISCUSSION We hope that these lessons learned will prove fruitful for the next generation of researchers embarking on treatment research for AN. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE Using the TRIANGLE trial as an illustrative case study, we highlight the value of lived experience and codesign for developing and testing interventions for AN. We offer several lessons learned over the course of the trial, pertaining to trial enrollment, retention and engagement, measurement of outcomes, and research adaptations for real-world settings, and hope that these recommendations facilitate future treatment research for AN.
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- Suman Ambwani
- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Psychology, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Livanou M, Heneghan A, Bouliou E, Hill G, Mills K, Roll SN, Smalley Z, Teh J, Treasure J. Co-producing an inclusive-care model for young people transitioning from adolescent eating disorder services to adult care: A qualitative study protocol for Transition for Eating Disorder Youth intervention. Eur Eat Disord Rev 2023. [PMID: 37936294 DOI: 10.1002/erv.3046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
Abstract
Eating disorders (EDs) present a chronic issue to child paediatric mental health services due to their high mortality and relapse rates. The transition from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult Mental Health Services is a particularly high-risk period for young people with EDs given their high vulnerability to change, which can negatively impact treatment outcomes. However, there is lack of evidence on the feasibility of inclusive and youth-specific interventions that address the multiple and complex needs of this group during their transition to adult care. This proposed study aims to develop a newly introduced model of care called Transition for Eating Disorder Youth intervention (TEDYi) for young people aged 16-18 years with EDs transitioning from adolescent ED services to adult care. TEDYi will be co-produced with young people, carers, and staff targeting interpersonal and psychosocial needs during the transition process. The first phase of the study involves interviews with young people (N = 15) and carers (N = 15) as well as focus groups with mental health professionals (N = 15) across four ED adolescent and adult specialist services to explore their transition experiences. The second phase, consists of four Experience-Based Co-Design workshops, aimed at collaboratively developing and refining TEDYi.
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- Maria Livanou
- Department of Psychology, School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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Duriez P, Goueslard K, Treasure J, Quantin C, Jollant F. Risk of non-fatal self-harm and premature mortality in the three years following hospitalization in adolescents and young adults with an eating disorder: A nationwide population-based study. Int J Eat Disord 2023; 56:1534-1543. [PMID: 37092760 DOI: 10.1002/eat.23974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Eating disorders (ED) are associated with high rates of suicide attempts and premature mortality. However, data in large samples of adolescents and young adults are limited. This study aims to assess the risk of self-harm and premature mortality in young people hospitalized with an ED. METHODS Individuals aged 12 to 25 years old hospitalized in 2013-2014 in France with anorexia nervosa and/or bulimia nervosa as a primary or associated diagnosis were identified from French national health records. They were compared to two control groups with no mental disorders, and with any other mental disorder than ED. The main outcomes were any hospitalization for deliberate self-harm and mortality in the 3 years following hospitalization. Logistic regression models were used. RESULTS This study included 5, 452 patients hospitalized with an ED, 14,967 controls with no mental disorder, and 14,242 controls with a mental disorder other than an ED. During the three-year follow-up, 13.0% were hospitalized for deliberate self-harm (vs. 0.2 and 22.0%, respectively) and 0.8% died (vs. 0.03 and 0.4%). After adjustment, hospitalization with an ED was associated with more self-harm hospitalizations (hazard ratio [HR] = 46.0, 95% confidence interval [32.3-65.3]) and higher all-cause mortality (HR = 12.6 [4.3-37.3]) relative to youths without any mental disorder; less self-harm hospitalizations (HR = 0.5 [0.5-0.6]) but higher mortality (HR = 1.6 [1.0-2.4]) when compared to youths with any other mental disorder. CONCLUSION Young patients hospitalized with an ED are at high risk of self-harm and premature mortality. It is urgent to evaluate and implement the best strategies for post-discharge care and follow-up. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE We found that the risk of being hospitalized for a suicide attempt is 46 times higher and mortality 13 times higher than the general population in adolescents and young adults during the 3 years following hospitalization with an eating disorder. Eating disorders are also associated with a 1.5 higher risk of premature mortality relative to other mental disorders. This risk is particularly high in the 6 months following hospitalization. It is therefore crucial to implement careful post-discharge follow-up in patients hospitalized for eating disorders.
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- Philibert Duriez
- CMME, Sainte-Anne Hospital, GHU Paris Psychiatrie et Neurosciences, Paris, France
- UMR_S1266, Institut de Psychiatrie et Neurosciences de Paris (IPNP), Inserm, Paris, France
- Faculty of Medicine, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Service de Biostatistiques et d'Information Médicale (DIM), CHRU Dijon, Dijon, France
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- Psychology and Neuroscience, Section of Eating Disorders, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
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- CIC 1432, INSERM, Dijon, France
- Clinical Epidemiology Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Investigation Center, CHU Dijon, Dijon, France
- Biostatistics, Biomathematics, Pharmacoepidemiology and Infectious Diseases (B2PHI), Inserm, UVSQ, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris-Saclay, Paris, France
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Department of Psychiatry, CHU Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Department of Psychiatry, CHU de Nîmes, Nîmes, France
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, and McGill Group For Suicide Studies, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Team MOODS, Centre de recherche en Épidémiologie et Santé des Populations (CESP), Inserm, Université Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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Pagano N, Glasofer DR, Attia E, Ruggiero J, Eziri K, Goldstein CM, Steinglass JE. Perspectives on relapse prevention following intensive treatment of anorexia nervosa: A focus group study. Int J Eat Disord 2023; 56:1417-1431. [PMID: 37051854 PMCID: PMC10524497 DOI: 10.1002/eat.23952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Including the perspectives of individuals with lived experience of mental health issues is a critical step in research and treatment development. Focus groups with patients with a history of treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN) were conducted in anticipation of a clinical trial of Relapse Prevention and Changing Habits (REACH+). METHODS Seven female adults (23-51 years) who had previously received inpatient treatment for AN, now in remission, participated in one of two semistructured focus groups. Rapid qualitative analysis was used to examine participants' contributions and identify common topics. RESULTS Transcript analysis yielded three topics related to relapse prevention: (1) recovery aids, including a sense of agency in treatment decisions and finding new interests/passions, (2) recovery hindrances, such as lack of access to care, and (3) identification of members of support system. Aspects of REACH+ received positive feedback, such as continuity of care from the inpatient setting and the use of telehealth. Viewpoints differed with respect to the helpfulness of obtaining patient weights in treatment. The REACH+ online platform received positive comments regarding content and usability, as well as suggestions for additional content. DISCUSSION Qualitative feedback from patients with a history of AN highlighted the value of engaging patients in their own treatment decisions, as well as in treatment design and innovation. Within this small group, there were differences of opinion about treatment components, specifically weight assessment, that suggest the need for further data. User-centered design provides opportunities to improve the acceptability and, therefore, dissemination of novel treatments. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE Relapse prevention is a critical treatment need for patients with anorexia nervosa, as this illness too often follows a protracted course. There are challenges in both obtaining specialized care and in retaining patients in treatment. Here, patient perspectives on these challenges offer input to allow for optimization of relapse prevention treatment. Shared decision-making may be particularly valuable to support an individual's sense of agency and engagement in care.
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- Nikki Pagano
- New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University
Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University
Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University
Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York,
USA
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University
Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University
Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, The Miriam
Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode
Island, USA
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University
Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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