Lived Experience Collaboration in Eating Disorders Research: Perspectives of Those With Lived Experience, Carers, Clinicians and Researchers.

Key Points

• The research aims to explore perspectives on collaboration from individuals with lived experience, carers, clinicians, and researchers in eating disorders.
• Qualitative interviews with diverse stakeholders
• Thematic analysis of perspectives on collaboration
• Focus on lived experience input
• All groups valued lived experience input
• Identified a need for clearer guidance on safe collaboration
• Highlighted varying perceptions of effective collaboration practices