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Residential treatment for eating disorders
Maria J Frisch1, David B Herzog, Debra L Franko
1University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454, USA. fris0039@umn.edu
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|March 11, 2006
Summary
Residential treatment for eating disorders is growing but varies widely. More research is needed to assess the effectiveness of these programs for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, affect a significant population.
- Residential treatment offers intensive care for individuals with severe eating disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the current landscape of residential eating disorder treatment programs in the United States.
- To identify trends and characteristics of these specialized treatment facilities.
Main Methods:
- A national survey was distributed to 22 residential eating disorder treatment programs.
- Data from 19 programs (86% response rate) were analyzed to understand treatment descriptions and trends.
Main Results:
- Residential treatment for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is increasingly prevalent.
- Programs utilize diverse treatment techniques, with an average stay of 83 days at $956/day.
Conclusions:
- Residential eating disorder treatment is expanding but lacks standardization and regulation.
- Further research is essential to evaluate the efficacy of residential interventions for eating disorders.
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