Nutrition Approach for Inpatients With Anorexia Nervosa: Impact of a Clinical Refeeding Guideline.

Objective: This study assesses the impact of a clinical refeeding guideline on weight restoration, length of stay, rate of refeeding complications, and rehospitalizations.

Method: This retrospective study included patient records of 107 participants aged 13-55 years with a diagnosis of AN, admitted for at least 7 days for renutrition before and after introduction of the refeeding guideline. Weight evolution graphs were rated by 2 clinical experts independently.

Factors associated with weight gain in anorexia nervosa inpatients.

Objective: Nutrition restoration in inpatients with anorexia nervosa (AN) is a core element in treatment, enabling recovery of cognitive functions essential for psychological care. This study aims to identify factors associated with inpatient weight gain.

Methods: Medical records from 107 inpatients aged 13-55 years with AN, hospitalized for more than 7 days at a specialized unit, were examined in a retrospective study.