Table 2.

Characteristics of cross-sectional studies

Author	Objective	Location	Sample	Study design	Key findings
Wales et al. [49]	To assess the relative importance of qualitative statements about the transition from CAMHS to AMHS for EDs	BEAT, First Steps, Eating Disorders and Carers UK, United Kingdom	Patients, caregivers, providers (n = 28)	Prospective cross-sectional study, using a Q-methodology sort task, with a normal distribution pattern scale	Important factors: involving parents and caregivers in the transition process, facilitating effective transitions between services, supporting patients through transitions, and ensuring timely, patient-centered care
Winston et al. [51]	To establish how well recommendations for managing transitions from CAMHS to AMHS for EDs are being met	RCPsych National Training Days, England	Service teams (n = 38)	Prospective cross-sectional survey of CEDS-CYP teams, based on RCPsych guidance for ED transitions	Most teams compliant in providing transition protocols (52.6%), individual transition plans (78.9%), joint care with adult services (89.5%), and support to families (73.7%); yet few referred ED patients to specialist AMHS (15.8%)

AMHS adult mental health services, CAMHS child and adolescent mental health services, CEDS-CYP commissioning of local community eating disorders services for children and young people, EDs eating disorders, RCPsych Royal College of Psychiatrists