Module Code :- EYS3126
Title :-  Research Proposal And Dissertation
Assessment Type :- Assignment
Working title :- Summarizes what the research is about
Early identification of Children with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and intervention strategies for them and their carers Health practitioners and teacher views on early childhood influence that may lead to eating dis orders
EYS3126 Research Proposal And Dissertation Assignment

Rationale :-
(Justifies personal choice of topic + why it is important to EY?)
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight self starvation and an extreme preoccupation with body weight and shape.

Individuals with this condition often have a distorted body image and see themselves as over weight even dangerously thin Silén and Keski- Rahkonen 2022). Anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that requires professional treatment.

It is estimated that between 0.5-1 percent of children in the Western world suffer from anorexia nervosa (AN) Silén and Keski Rahkonen 2022 a potentially life threatening eating dis order characterized by severe restriction of food in take an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.

Despite its high prevalence the disorder is often not identified until it reaches an advanced stage at which point treatment becomes more difficult. A growing body of evidence suggests that early identification of anorexia and intervention can improve outcomes.

How ever health care professionals and the general public still lack knowledge about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa, which can make it difficult to identify the disorder early.

This study aims to investigate the feasibility of early identification of anorexia nervosa and to develop intervention strategies for children and adolescents with the disorder and their families. This research will help improve our under standing of identifying and supporting children with the condition and their carers.

I chose this topic because I am passionate about helping children and young people who are suffering from mental health issues. Anorexia Nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening eating dis order that affects children and young people in the UK.

As a practitioner in early years I believe that it is important to identify and intervene early with children who are showing signs of AN in order to provide them with the best possible chance of recovery. Early intervention is also imperative for the families of children with AN as they need support and guidance to understand the condition and to help them to cope with the difficulties they may face.

This topic is vital to early years settings as it high lights the need for practitioners to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa in order to identify any children who may be at risk. It is also imperative to understand the strategies and interventions that can be used to support children with AN and their families in order to provide them with the best possible chance of recovery.

This can help to ensure that all children in the early years setting feel safe secure and supported and can help to create a positive learning environment for all.

Aims and objectives:
(Clear about the overall purpose/ what I hope to find out. Research questions specified)

This study investigates the outcomes of early identification and intervention strategies for children with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and their carers. The specific objectives are to:

1. Explore the relationship between early identification of Anorexia Nervosa on improved well being of children and their carers.
2. Identify the signs and symptoms of AN in children.
3. Investigate the intervention strategies of anorexia in children and their carers.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention strategies in reducing the risk of AN in children.

The research seeks to answer the following research questions.

1.What is the relationship between early identification of Anorexia Nervosa and
improved wellbeing of children?
2.What are the signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa in children?
3.What are the intervention strategies for anorexia in children and their carers?
4. What is the effectiveness of the intervention strategies in reducing the risk of Anorexia Nervosa in children?