Table 2 Overview of subthemes and overarching themes from the 13 systematic reviews that were included in the thematic analysis
Patients with ED | Health care staff | Family members | Overarching theme |
|---|---|---|---|
A lonely struggle for control | A tug of war over control | The balancing act between control and trust | Being in control, or being controlled |
A wish to be seen as a whole person | The necessity of physical recovery | A call for a more holistic approach to treatment | Balancing physical recovery and psychological needs |
Finding the keys to recovery | Being let in to someone’s world | A wish for a working alliance with the whole family | Trusting relationships |