Eating disorders represent a group of complex conditions characterized by dysfunctional and persistent eating-related behaviours, often accompanied by maladaptive thoughts and emotions. The aim of this thesis is to identify and analyse the current gaps in the understanding, diagnosis, and management of Eating Disorders (EDs) in males, an underrepresented field in both scientific literature and clinical practice. Through a literature review, the analysis of major guidelines, and, where possible, the presentation of exemplary clinical cases, this work seeks to highlight the critical issues that hinder the early recognition and effective treatment of EDs in men. The objective is not only to raise awareness of the invisibility of this population but also to propose insights for more inclusive and gender-sensitive (though not necessarily gender-specific) approaches. Particular attention is devoted to the role of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Technician within multidisciplinary care pathways, with the aim of underscoring the importance of specialized training and protocols tailored to the characteristics and needs of male patients.
I Disturbi del Comportamento Alimentare rappresentano un insieme di patologie complesse, caratterizzate da comportamenti disfunzionali e persistenti inerenti all’alimentazione, che spesso si accompagnano a pensieri ed emozioni maladattivi. La presente tesi ha lo scopo di individuare ed analizzare le carenze ad oggi presenti nella comprensione, diagnosi e presa in carico dei Disturbi del Comportamento Alimentare (DCA) nel sesso maschile, un ambito sottorappresentato nella letteratura scientifica e nella pratica clinica. Attraverso una revisione della letteratura, l’analisi delle principali linee guida e, dove possibile, la presentazione di casi clinici esemplificativi, l’elaborato intende evidenziare le criticità che ostacolano un riconoscimento precoce e un trattamento funzionale dei DCA negli uomini. L’obiettivo non solo è sensibilizzare rispetto all’invisibilità di questa popolazione ma anche proporre spunti per interventi più inclusivi e sensibili al genere (non necessariamente genere – specifici). Particolare attenzione è dedicata al ruolo del Tecnico della Riabilitazione Psichiatrica all’interno dei percorsi di cura multidisciplinari, con l’intento di evidenziare l’importanza di una formazione specifica e di protocolli calibrati sulle caratteristiche e i bisogni dell’utenza maschile.
Maschi e Disturbi Alimentari: oltre lo stereotipo, tra sottorappresentazione ed evidenze cliniche
DE BELLIS, MARIA ROSA
2024/2025
Abstract
Eating disorders represent a group of complex conditions characterized by dysfunctional and persistent eating-related behaviours, often accompanied by maladaptive thoughts and emotions. The aim of this thesis is to identify and analyse the current gaps in the understanding, diagnosis, and management of Eating Disorders (EDs) in males, an underrepresented field in both scientific literature and clinical practice. Through a literature review, the analysis of major guidelines, and, where possible, the presentation of exemplary clinical cases, this work seeks to highlight the critical issues that hinder the early recognition and effective treatment of EDs in men. The objective is not only to raise awareness of the invisibility of this population but also to propose insights for more inclusive and gender-sensitive (though not necessarily gender-specific) approaches. Particular attention is devoted to the role of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Technician within multidisciplinary care pathways, with the aim of underscoring the importance of specialized training and protocols tailored to the characteristics and needs of male patients.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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