The research–practice Gap: Bridging the schism between eating disorder researchers and practitioners

Objective: The field of eating disorders (EDs) treatment has been beset by a marked disjunction between scientific evidence and clinical application. We describe the nature and scope of the research‐practice gap in the ED field. Method: We draw on surveys and broader literature to better understand the research‐practice gap in ED treatment and reasons for resistance to evidence-based practice. Results: We identify three sources of the research‐practice gap: (1) attitudinal factors, (2) differences in the definition of ‘‘evidence,’’ and (3) cognitive factors,