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  • 1School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom.

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Defining chronic anorexia nervosa (AN) is challenging for healthcare practitioners, who agree on weight, behavior, and cognitive factors but not duration or treatment attempts. A rehabilitative approach is suggested for enduring AN cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorders Research

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa (AN) can become an enduring condition, prompting increased interest in managing long-term cases.
  • Understanding healthcare practitioners' perspectives on chronic AN is crucial for effective treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore healthcare practitioners' definitions of chronic anorexia nervosa.
  • To investigate practitioners' opinions on the treatment of enduring AN cases.

Main Methods:

  • A Delphi study methodology was employed.
  • Participants included members of specialist eating disorder groups and delegates from an enduring AN conference.

Main Results:

  • Consensus was reached on weight, behavioral, and cognitive factors defining chronic AN.
  • Agreement was not achieved on the duration or number of treatment attempts as defining factors.
  • A supportive, coordinated, and eclectic approach was identified as important for patient care.

Conclusions:

  • The term 'chronic anorexia nervosa' lacks a clear definition among practitioners.
  • A rehabilitative model may be necessary for effectively treating patients with enduring AN.