Differences in treatment trajectory following brief paediatric inpatient admissions for children and young people with eating disorders.

Objective: Little is known about factors associated with treatment trajectory following brief paediatric admissions for children and young people (CYP) admitted for medical complications of their eating disorder (ED). This project aimed to identify possible factors and ways to improve the usefulness of paediatric admissions.

Method: Retrospective NHS data was analysed to explore differences between paediatric admissions followed by community-based care or inpatient psychiatric care.

Can CBT-E be delivered in an online group format? A pilot study of the Body Image module in a child and adolescent eating disorder service.

The increased prevalence of eating disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to long waiting lists in child and adolescent services. A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of providing the Body Image module, from the enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), in a virtual group setting. Primary outcomes were acceptance rates, completion rates, qualitative feedback and quantitative data from routine questionnaires.