Kirrilly Pursey
Biographic Data
| ID | 6265276 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kirrilly Pursey |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kirrilly |
| FAMILY NAME | Pursey |
| SIGNATURE | PURSEY K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Newcastle Australia |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7615-7280 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A three-arm randomised controlled trial of a telehealth intervention targeting improvement in addictive eating for Australian adults (the TRACE program)
There is a substantial research base for addictive eating with development of interventions. The current 3-arm RCT aimed to investigate the efficacy of the TRACE (Targeted Research for Addictive and Compulsive Eating) program to decrease addictive eating symptoms and improve mental health. Participants (18-85 yrs) endorsing ≥3 addictive eating symptoms were randomly allocated to 1) active intervention, 2) passive intervention, or 3) control group…
The Needs of School Professionals for Eating Disorder Prevention in Australian Schools
(1) Background: School professionals such as teachers and counsellors are uniquely positioned to facilitate discussion around disordered eating and body image; however, little is known about the needs of school professionals with respect to eating disorder prevention. This study aimed to explore the needs and perceptions of Australian school professionals regarding eating disorder prevention. (2) Methods: School professionals were recruited to a …
Ultra-processed food intakes associated with ‘food addiction’ in young adults
Exploring potentially addictive foods and food components is a recent research focus. Few studies have evaluated this based on level of food processing using the NOVA classification system. This study compared intakes of ultra-processed foods in young adults with and without food addiction. Secondary analysis of online cross-sectional survey data was conducted. The sample included 735 young Australian adults (18-35 years). Dietary intake was asse…
Food addiction linked to changes in ventral striatum functional connectivity between fasting and satiety
The stability of ‘food addiction’ as assessed by the Yale Food Addiction Scale in a non-clinical population over 18-months
The Prevalence of Food Addiction as Assessed by the Yale Food Addiction Scale
Obesity is a global issue and it has been suggested that an addiction to certain foods could be a factor contributing to overeating and subsequent obesity. Only one tool, the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) has been developed to specifically assess food addiction. This review aimed to determine the prevalence of food addiction diagnosis and symptom scores, as assessed by the YFAS. Published studies to July 2014 were included if they reported the…
The stability of ‘food addiction’ as assessed by the Yale Food Addiction Scale in a non-clinical population over 18-months
Ultra-processed food intakes associated with ‘food addiction’ in young adults
Exploring potentially addictive foods and food components is a recent research focus. Few studies have evaluated this based on level of food processing using the NOVA classification system. This study compared intakes of ultra-processed foods in young adults with and without food addiction. Secondary analysis of online cross-sectional survey data was conducted. The sample included 735 young Australian adults (18-35 years). Dietary intake was asse…
Food addiction linked to changes in ventral striatum functional connectivity between fasting and satiety
The Prevalence of Food Addiction as Assessed by the Yale Food Addiction Scale
Obesity is a global issue and it has been suggested that an addiction to certain foods could be a factor contributing to overeating and subsequent obesity. Only one tool, the Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) has been developed to specifically assess food addiction. This review aimed to determine the prevalence of food addiction diagnosis and symptom scores, as assessed by the YFAS. Published studies to July 2014 were included if they reported the…
The stability of ‘food addiction’ as assessed by the Yale Food Addiction Scale in a non-clinical population over 18-months
Food addiction linked to changes in ventral striatum functional connectivity between fasting and satiety
The Needs of School Professionals for Eating Disorder Prevention in Australian Schools
(1) Background: School professionals such as teachers and counsellors are uniquely positioned to facilitate discussion around disordered eating and body image; however, little is known about the needs of school professionals with respect to eating disorder prevention. This study aimed to explore the needs and perceptions of Australian school professionals regarding eating disorder prevention. (2) Methods: School professionals were recruited to a …
Ultra-processed food intakes associated with ‘food addiction’ in young adults
Exploring potentially addictive foods and food components is a recent research focus. Few studies have evaluated this based on level of food processing using the NOVA classification system. This study compared intakes of ultra-processed foods in young adults with and without food addiction. Secondary analysis of online cross-sectional survey data was conducted. The sample included 735 young Australian adults (18-35 years). Dietary intake was asse…
A three-arm randomised controlled trial of a telehealth intervention targeting improvement in addictive eating for Australian adults (the TRACE program)
There is a substantial research base for addictive eating with development of interventions. The current 3-arm RCT aimed to investigate the efficacy of the TRACE (Targeted Research for Addictive and Compulsive Eating) program to decrease addictive eating symptoms and improve mental health. Participants (18-85 yrs) endorsing ≥3 addictive eating symptoms were randomly allocated to 1) active intervention, 2) passive intervention, or 3) control group…
Eating Disorders and Behaviors (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Addiction (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Food addiction (2 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (2 works) · Physical Activity and Health (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Art (1 works)