Bridging inpatient and community treatment: feasibility, acceptability, and short-term outcomes of step care, a virtual CBT-E pathway for adults with severe eating disorders

Key Points

• To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a virtual Step Care model for intensive CBT-E in treating severe eating disorders.
• Utilized a virtual platform to deliver intensive CBT-E for patients transitioning from inpatient to community care.
• Measured engagement and completion rates among participants with severe eating disorders.
• Assessed short-term outcomes related to weight and psychosocial functioning.
• High engagement and completion rates were observed among participants, including those with long-standing illness.
• Improvements in weight and psychosocial functioning were noted.
• Consistent positive feedback was received from patients, carers, and staff.