Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 9, 2026

Control of Eating Behavior Using a Novel Feedback System
Published on: May 8, 2018
[Supportive care in the management of treatment-resistant and chronic anorexia nervosa]
Inès Bauwens1, Olivier Cottencin2, Benjamin Rolland2
1CHU de Lille, service d'addictologie, 59000 Lille, France.
Abstract:
Although many patients face a long and severe evolution, there is no consensus regarding the definition of chronic and/or refractory anorexia nervosa. The multiplication of treatments and therapies lead to what could be called a total resistance to treatment in these patients. Cognitive impairment in anorexia nervosa, known to be worsened by deep denutrition, is a striking issue as it could limit the ability of the patients to consent to needed care. Constrained admission ruled by French July 5th 2011 psychiatric law could be decided given the aforementioned consent issues. When care given to patients involuntarily admitted are unsuccessful, supportive and palliative care could be an alternative in chronic and refractory anorexia nervosa. The goals of care would be shifted at this point to active comfort measures and better quality of life.
Related Concept Videos
Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms and Physical Effects
Individuals with anorexia nervosa commonly exhibit extreme...
Binge Eating Disorders
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care
Assessment:
Nephrotic Syndrome III : Nursing Management
Bulimia Nervosa
Enteral Nutrition II: Nasointestinal and Gastrostomy Feeding
Nasointestinal Feeding
Nasointestinal feeding involves placing a tube through...

