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Table 2 Categories and subcategories emerging from qualitative analysis among teams (n = 18 participants; 4 focus groups)

From: A qualitative evaluation of team and family perceptions of family-based treatment delivered by videoconferencing (FBT-V) for adolescent Anorexia Nervosa during the COVID-19 pandemic

Category

Subcategory

Frequency

Pros of FBT-V

Easy to use and deliver treatment

3 Participants, 3 references

 

Effective

2 Participants, 2 references

 

Having the ability to treat more patients

1 Participant, 1 reference

 

Developing a better understanding of family dynamics

1 Participant, 1 reference

Cons of FBT-V

Technical difficulties

2 Participants, 2 references

 

Lack of commitment to and preparation for sessions by families

1 Participant, 1 reference

 

Distractions in the family home

1 Participant, 2 references

FBT-V process

Independent time between therapist and patient is important

1 Participant, 1 reference

 

Obtaining and showing patient weights during sessions and facilitating discussions about weight changes is important

2 Participants, 2 references

 

Medical practitioner role did not change in FBT-V

2 Participants, 2 references

Suggestions for improvement

Recording and sharing video recorded FBT-V sessions with families

3 Participants, 3 references

 

Having family members log into the virtual platform on different devices

1 Participant, 1 reference

 

Assessing suitability and motivation for FBT-V among each family

1 Participant, 1 reference

 

To continue offering FBT-V

1 Participant, 1 reference