To predict the prognosis of adolescents with anorexia nervosa leaving inpatient treatment: the development and initial evaluation of a novel tool to be used by a multi-disciplinary team.

Purpose: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the Newbridge Prognosis Score (NPS), a prognostic questionnaire designed for use by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) when an anorexia nervosa (AN) patient is discharged from an inpatient treatment facility for eating disorders. The tool integrates the collective judgment of MDT members to predict short-term outcomes in adolescents with AN, focusing on physical, psychological, and behavioural factors and systematically assessing psychopathology, weight, and continued treatment needs. This information is intended to guide individualized community support, enhance post-discharge recovery, and aid in the allocation of limited community-based resources.