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¹Altrecht Mental Health/Rintveld Center for Eating Disorders, Zeist, The Netherlands. t.berends@altrecht.nl

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Applying Anorexia Relapse Prevention Guidelines in nursing helps nurses recognize early relapse symptoms. This enables timely intervention, supporting patient recovery from anorexia nervosa.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Practice
Clinical Interventions
Eating Disorders

Background:

Anorexia nervosa poses significant challenges in patient recovery.
Structured guidelines are essential for effective nursing interventions.

Observation:

This case report details the application of Anorexia Relapse Prevention Guidelines.
The intervention was implemented within a single case study.

Findings:

Utilizing the Anorexia Relapse Prevention Guidelines offers insight into the relapse process.
Early recognition of relapse symptoms and timely intervention are facilitated.

Implications:

The Guidelines promote structured professional procedures in nursing.
These procedures are crucial for supporting patient recovery from anorexia nervosa.