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[Eating disorders--how should treatment be organized?]
Jan H Rosenvinge1, K Gunnar Götestam
1Institutt for psykologi Universitetet i Tromsø 9037 Tromsø. janr@psyk.uit.no
Summary
Approximately 50,000 Norwegian women may have eating disorders, with 600 requiring specialized care. This highlights a need for increased treatment capacity and improved services for eating disorder patients.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Eating disorders show no sharp increase in incidence or prevalence in controlled studies.
- An increasing number of individuals are seeking treatment for eating disorders.
- Precise estimates of patient load are needed for various care levels.
Purpose:
- To estimate the expected patient load for eating disorders in Norway.
- To inform healthcare planning and resource allocation for eating disorder treatment.
Summary:
- An estimated 50,000 Norwegian women may suffer from eating disorders, with approximately 600 needing highly specialized services.
- Outpatient clinics may expect up to 80 referrals annually for bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
- Hospitals may anticipate 10-20 patients with bulimia nervosa and 8-9 with anorexia nervosa on average.
Impact:
- Findings indicate a significant need for expanded treatment capacity and enhanced clinical skills.
- Improved organization of treatment services is crucial for effectively managing the patient load.
- The study provides data to support policy changes and resource allocation for eating disorder care.