Faculty/School

Faculty of Health

School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Supervisors

Overview

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID)  is an eating disorder where the person restricts their food due to sensory aversions, lack of interest or fear of aversive consequences.  A  clinical trial is being conducted at QUT looking at dietetic led treatment of ARFID as part of a PhD.  This is the provision of CBT-AR by a specialist eating disorder dietitian, with supports from a multidisciplinary team. As part of this trial, the nutrition presentation of the disorder will be characterised and assessed pre/post-treatment.

Research engagement

Data Analysis with the opportunity to shadow clinical work

Research activities

Activities will include cleaning of data,  different analyses of self-reported data including using SPSS, Nvivo, Foodworks. Students will be supported in interpreting the results and engaging in any post hoc analyses. They will be guided by the PhD student, Copeland Winten, APD CEDC-D and Dr Lynda Ross, AdvAPD.

Outcomes

Peer-reviewed tier 1 journal article publication.

Skills and experience

Students applying should be interested in and have foundational knowledge of eating disorders. Strong statistical skills, including the use of SPSS and Nvivo, are recommended.

Start date

1 December, 2024

End date

20 February, 2025

Location

QUT Kelvin Grove

Keywords

Contact

Copeland Winten, copeland.winten@hdr.qut.edu.au