Table 2 Themes and sub-themes
From: Silent witnesses: the experience of having a sibling with anorexia nervosa
Main themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
1. Changes as a result of anorexia nervosa | 1a. Changes in family members 1b. Changes in family life 1c. Changes in relationships |
2. Siblings’ role following the development of anorexia nervosa | 2a. Helping 2b. Not troubling others 2c. Coping |
3. ‘Their needs above yours’ | 3a. In the family 3b. In services |
4. Support for siblings from siblings |