Findings suggest that eating disorder ECRs face significant barriers toward remaining in the field. Although many concerns reflect broader ECR experience (limited research funding, associated job insecurity), some appear to be particularly exacerbated for ECRs working in the eating disorder field. Further research is needed to inform directions for tailored support strategies, such as peer support, mentoring schemes and increased funding from governing bodies.
Nimbley et al. (Mon,) studied this question.