Author | Objective | Location | Sample | Study design | Analysis | Key themes |
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Dimitropoulos et al. [17] | To understand factors that affect transitions from PEDPs to AEDPs in young people with AN | Eating Disorders Program, Toronto General Hospital, Canada | Providers (n = 18 +) | In-depth, semi-structured focus groups (2 h. × 2); in-depth, semi-structured interviews (1 h. × 5) | Grounded theory; triangulation | Barriers: illness-related factors, developmental interruption, and decline in parental involvement with related service withdrawal |
Dimitropoulos et al. [38] | To understand factors that influence effective transitions from PEDPs to AEDPs for AN | Eating Disorders Program, Toronto General Hospital, Canada | Providers (n = 23) | In-depth, semi-structured focus groups (2 h. × 2); in-depth, semi-structured interviews (1 h. × 5) | Grounded theory; triangulation | Factors: readiness (not age), transition-specific interventions for patients and families, and coordinated medical follow up |
Dimitropoulos et al. [39] | To identify barriers and facilitators to transitioning from PEDPs to AEDPs in young adults with EDs | Eating Disorders Program, Toronto General Hospital, Canada | Patients (n = 15) | In-depth, structured interviews (1 h.) | Grounded theory; triangulation | Barriers: inconsistent transition procedures and systemic barriers to recovery after transitioning to AEDPs; facilitators: better coordination, communication, and collaboration |
Lockertsen et al. [40] | To explore how providers experience the transition from CAMHS to AMHS for patients with AN | South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority, Norway | Providers (n = 8) | Dialectic, multi-step focus group (1.5 h. × 1); in-depth, semi-structured interviews (1.5 h. × 2) | Malterud’s systematic text condensation | Barriers: different treatment cultures, mistrust between services, clinician insecurity, and lack of transfer alliance |
Lockertsen et al. [42] | To understand how patients with AN experience the transition from CAMHS to AMHS | South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority, Norway | Patients (n = 10) | Dialectic, multi-step focus group (1–1.5 h. × 1); in-depth, semi-structured interviews (1–1.5 h. × 5) | Giorgi’s systematic text condensation | Experiences: lack of preparation and related loneliness, not treated uniquely, time to build provider trust, and provider interactions |
Lockertsen et al. [43] | To explore how parents experience the transition from CAMHS to AMHS for children with AN | South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority, Norway | Parents (n = 12) | In-depth, semi-structured interviews (1–1.5 h.) | Giorgi’s systematic text condensation | Barriers: sudden discharge, lack of continuity of care, poor involvement in process, and overwhelming responsibility; facilitators: provider knowledge and professional support |
Mooney et al. [46] | To assess the value of educational resources to support young people with AN in transitioning from CAMHS to AMHS | Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, Canada | Patients(n = 6) | In-depth, semi-structured interviews (30 min.) |  Thematic analysis | Findings: educational resources as benchmarks for evaluating ED status and tools for connecting with new providers in AMHS |
Nadarajah et al. [44] | To identify barriers and facilitators to impending transitions from CAMHS to AMHS for adolescents with EDs | McMaster Children’s Hospital, Canada | Patients, caregivers (n = 10) | In-depth, semi-structured interviews (0.5–1 h.) | Summative content analysis | Barriers: re-explaining/re-sharing information, lack of professional support, and late discussions; facilitators: parental involvement and transition coordinators or passport |
Scanferla et al. [47] | To capture shared transition experiences from PEDPs to AEDPs among young people with AN and their families | Paris Psychiatry and Neuroscience University Hospital Group, France | Patients, caregivers (n = 18) | In-depth, semi-structured interviews | Interpretive phenomenological analysis | Barriers: delayed access to care, adverse effects, and lack of provider support; facilitators: supporting personal life goals and involving caregivers in the transition process |
Wales et al. [45] | To understand the transition from CAMHS to AMHS for EDs; and to identify factors that influence this process | National Health Services, England | Patients, caregivers, providers (n = 33) | In-depth focus groups (1 h. × 4); in-depth, semi-structured interviews (50 min × 11) | Thematic analysis | Factors: communication, service differences, and transition timing; improved communication, clear expectations, and flexibility may enhance transitions |