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Key Points: (The key points serve as the outline for the position. List the key points in the left-hand column and the scientific justification references in the right hand-hand column. Please list the references by number. E.g. 1) Laxative abuse has been reported in more than one-half of patients with eating disorders [Pryor T. Wiederman MW. McGilley B. Laxative abuse among women with eating disorders: an indication of psychopathology?. Internat J Eating Disorders. 20(1):13-8, 1996], 2) Laxatives may be abused for different reasons or indicate different forms of psychopathology [ibid], 3) In a European sample, 23% of outpatients with EDNOS reported exclusive laxative abuse [Favaro A. Santonastaso P. Purging behaviors, suicide attempts, and psychiatric symptoms in 398 eating disordered subjects. Internat J Eating Disorders. 20(1):99-103, 1996], 4) In some countries, laxatives are marketed as weight loss products and readily available, with the potential of being abused by vulnerable individuals, 5) The AED should encourage an awareness of the dangers of laxative abuse and research into the causes and management of laxative abuse.) |
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Brief or Key Reference List: (The references serve as the scientific justification and should be peer–reviewed research articles or public policy documents. Please number each reference)*
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| EVALUATION CHECKLIST FOR A PROPOSED POSITION CONCEPT
Please use the following checklist to evaluate your proposed position concept to see if it meets the criteria for an AED Position. Provide the requested information for each question.
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1. Does the position concept relate to an issue that affects eating behaviors or weight control practices of the public?
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Yes
If yes, how?
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2. Does the position concept address an issue that may be controversial, may be a source of consumer confusion, or may fill a professional or public need?
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If yes, identify controversy, confusion, need.
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3. Is the position concept derived from a) an analysis of current facts, data and research literature, or b) from clinical experience?
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If “a” please provide some references
If “b” please describe the clinical experience
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4. Could the position concept facilitate appropriate action by members, other professionals and the public?
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If yes, what action would be taken?
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5. Could the position concept be used proactively in promoting optimal health and well-being of the public?
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6. Does the position concept reflect the mission, objectives and the strategic initiatives of AED?
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If you have answered questions 1-6 with a “yes” and supplied information requested, you have met the criteria for a position. Please forward your completed EVALUATION CHECKLIST and PROPOSED POSITION CONCEPT FORM to the appropriate staff at AED Headquarters. If your proposed position concept does not meet the above criteria, you may want to contact the AED staff, at 6728 Old McLean Village Drive; McLean, VA 22101; (703) 556-9222; FAX: (703) 556-8729 aed@degnon.org to discuss your concept.
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