Table 1 Themes and subthemes

1. Reluctance to practice

(a) Limited ED-specific training at university

(b) Lack of clinical guidelines

(c) Mental health complexities of patients with an ED

(d) Ambiguity regarding the role of the dietitian

(e) Systemic complexities with ED care

(f) Beliefs of health professionals

2. The need for additional ED-specific training and clinical supervision

(a) Need for diverse training activities

(b) Professional shadowing is valuable

(c) Clinical practice opportunities are important

(d) Clinical supervision is imperative

3. Limited access/supply to ED-specific training and clinical supervision

(a) Lack of awareness of ED-specific training

(b) Financial burden of training and clinical supervision

(c) Limited access/supply of supervisors for clinical supervision