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

Mathea GjoertzJen WangSolène ChateletCarole Monney ChaubertFrançoise LierAnne-Emmanuelle Ambresin
Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2019)
The clinical guideline proved highly effective in bolstering weight gain via intensive refeeding procedures while also being safe. Harmonizing clinical practices improves quality of care for patients with anorexia and, interestingly, may decrease costs by cutting average length of stay by a third without increasing the rehospitalization rate.
Keyphrases
  • weight gain
  • healthcare
  • anorexia nervosa
  • body mass index
  • primary care
  • palliative care
  • quality improvement
  • weight loss
  • chronic pain
  • preterm birth
  • affordable care act