Publications by authors named "Pierre-Olivier Nadeau"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined recovery patterns in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa (AN) by tracking changes in body weight, food restriction, and excessive exercise over a year.
- Three distinct recovery groups were identified: rapid responders, gradual responders, and unstable responders, each showing differences in their initial treatment and weight suppression.
- The findings highlight the diverse recovery pathways in adolescents with AN, emphasizing that those with atypical AN are more likely to experience gradual recovery.
Background: As a result of the public health measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, many health services, including those for the treatment of eating disorders, were provided at a distance. This study aims to describe the adaptations made in specialized pediatric eating disorder programs in Canada and the impact of these adaptations on health professionals' experience of providing care.
Methods: A mixed-methods design was used to survey healthcare professionals working in specialized pediatric eating disorder programs about adaptations to treatment made during the pandemic and the impact of these adaptations on their experience of providing care.
Article Synopsis
- Prepubertal anorexia nervosa, which develops before puberty, may lead to worse outcomes and is harder to treat compared to cases that arise during puberty.
- This study aimed to compare the individual, family, and social characteristics of prepubescent (19 patients) and pubescent (126 patients) girls diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.
- Findings indicated that prepubertal patients showed less difficulty in personal, family, and social aspects than pubertal patients, suggesting that prepubescent individuals may not fully communicate their struggles, emphasizing the need for multiple sources of input in clinical assessments.
Objective: To review the literature on delirium and refeeding syndrome in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and present case examples in an attempt to identify common clinical features and response to therapy.
Method: A comprehensive literature review was completed. In addition to the cases identified in the literature, we present two additional cases of our own.