Integrated CBT-E for Eating Disorders with Agnes Ayton

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Agnes Ayton. Agnes is a Consultant Psychiatrist, the Chair of the Faculty of Eating Disorders RCPsych at RCPsych Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders, and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Oxford. Agnes has a longstanding commitment to improving patient safety and quality of care and has published on these topics, more recently, the MEED guidelines.

This week, we discuss:

  • Agnes’ experience as a psychiatrist, and how this lead to research in eating disorders.
  • What is CBT-E (enhanced) and integrated CBT-E.
  • How integrated CBT-E differs from treatment as usual (TAU) in an inpatient setting.
  • The importance yet difficulties of research in an inpatient setting.
  • The outcomes of the integrated CBT-E study.
  • How other services can implement integrated CBT-E into their treatment options.

You can find out more about Agnes and her research by connecting with her on X ( @AgnesAyton ) or check out the paper mentioned in this podcast here.

Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics, including BMI metrics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

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