Abstract

Eating disorders are a group of multifactorial diseases, with a high risk of mortality. The main disorders are anorexia, bulimia, and restrictive disorders not otherwise specified. In this exploratory research, five occupational therapists were interviewed through a semi-structured and qualitative interview to analyze the impact of eating disorders on the occupational performance of child and adolescent users, considering the approach and intervention of occupational therapy. In relation to the information obtained, it is essential to make visible the role of occupational therapy in this area due to the lack of knowledge and/or lack of experience in this diagnosis, multidisciplinary management is fundamental and the family context must be considered to promote comprehensive health in users and thus improve their quality of life.