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- Family-based treatment (FBT) is an effective method for treating anorexia nervosa (AN) in children and adolescents, but its application in Japan is limited due to specific guidelines and family involvement requirements.
- A 14-year-old girl with AN was hospitalized for malnutrition and dehydration, where she began modified FBT and continued it as an outpatient, achieving remission after a year.
- This case suggests that starting FBT during hospitalization can be beneficial for severe AN cases, highlighting the need for cultural adaptations of FBT to improve its accessibility.
Article Abstract
Background: Family-based treatment (FBT) is effective for the treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) in children and adolescents. However, its availability in Japan is limited because it requires adherence to specific guidelines, commitment of sufficient time for frequent outpatient treatment, as well as the entire family's participation. We present a case of a patient with AN who was treated with modified FBT during hospitalization.
Case Presentation: Our patient was a 14-year-old girl with AN. She was hospitalized for malnutrition and dehydration, and was introduced to FBT during this period. After discharge, she continued FBT on an outpatient basis and was in remission 1 year later.
Conclusion: This case shows that initiation of FBT during hospitalization may be useful in patients with physically severe AN. Flexible adaptation to each of the diverse healthcare systems and cultural differences may be necessary for the widespread use of FBT.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11114352 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pcn5.89 | DOI Listing |
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