03/16/2026
Thank you to my fellow cohort, professors, and other university faculty that sat through my research poster presentation today! 🙏 There is something so humbling and enriching about putting your passions on display and aiming to reign in your personal connections so information can be delivered professionally. Your attention and feedback was priceless! ❤️
“Understanding Clinician Attitudes and Beliefs about Best Practices for Eating Disorders and ADHD”
This study highlights a critical clinical gap: while many healthcare providers are familiar with standardized screening tools, there is a significant drop-off when it comes to consistent utilization in clinical settings.
Key Take Aways:
📍 Clinicians are most likely to adopt new evidence-based practices when they believe it is the “right fit for the client” or aligns with their specific clinical approach—more so than due to organizational mandates.
📍 There is a correlation between how recently a clinician has updated their knowledge and how often they utilize screeners.
What’s Next?
We need to move beyond simply having the tools; we must foster an environment that encourages consistent application. When we bridge this gap, we ensure that neurodivergent individuals—often struggling with comorbid ADHD and Eating Disorders—are no longer left “unseen.”
I am passionate and hopeful that these insights can spark further exploration and research to tailor future professional development and improve diagnostic accuracy.
If you are a clinician, I’d love to hear your perspective: What barriers do you face when implementing new screeners in your own practice?
