Expanding the implementation of virtual parent-led peer support groups for parents of children and adolescents with eating disorders: a convergent mixed methods study.

BACKGROUND: Parenting a child with an eating disorder (ED) while also navigating the healthcare system can be complex and overwhelming. Preliminary research indicates that parent-led peer support could be a promising avenue to ease this burden. This study examined the expanding implementation of virtual parent-led peer-support groups (vPLPSGs) for parents of children with EDs. METHODS: A convergent mixed methods design was used to evaluate the …