Factors related to length of stay, referral on discharge and hospital readmission for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

The findings have implications for service design, in particular the pathway to care from hospital into community for AN. Targeted interventions should consider recognizing and treating physical co-occurring illnesses at presentation to the health system, ensuring appropriate referral to community services, and providing services in socioeconomically disadvantaged and rural or remote areas.