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Extreme anorexia nervosa: medical findings, outcomes, and inferences from a retrospective cohort

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: in those meeting DSM-V diagnostic criteria for AN. This study seeks to define the frequency of medical complications in this group of patients in order to help inform the care of individuals < 65% ideal body weight who seek treatment for their extreme eating disorders. METHODS: Through retrospective chart review and computerized data collection, we obtained the baseline characteristics and medical findings of 281 adult patients, with AN restricting and binge-purge subtypes, admitted to the ACUTE unit for medical stabilization between May 2013 and August 2018. RESULTS: = .001). CONCLUSIONS: Although conclusions drawn from the findings presented in this descriptive study must be tempered by relevant clinical judgement, these findings showcase that patients with extreme AN are at significantly increased risk for many serious medical complications secondary to their state of malnutrition and also with initial refeeding.

Source: Journal of Eating Disorders

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-020-00303-6

Authors: Dennis Gibson, Ashlie Watters, Jeana Cost, Margherita Mascolo, Philip S. Mehler

Institutions: Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado Anschutz, University of Colorado Denver

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,390