Treating Eating Disorders: An Inside Look at Occupation-Based Interventions

Occupational therapy’s role is distinct and crucial in treating eating disorders (EDs), yet the literature lacks explanation of interventions and contributions specifically related to occupational therapy and EDs (Clark & Nayar, 2012; Devery et al., 2018; Gardiner & Brown, 2010; Lim & Agnew, 1994). Klein and colleagues (2017) described EDs as the “persistent disturbance of eating or eating-related behaviors, such as insufficient or excessive food consumption, resulting in