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Day program for young people with anorexia nervosa.

Jessica Green1, Glenn A Melvin2, Louise Newman3

  • 1Director of Psychology (Clinical) Candidate, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia jessica.l.green@monash.edu.

Australasian Psychiatry : Bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
|May 8, 2015
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Day program treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN) led to significant body mass index (BMI) increases and reduced psychological distress. Higher initial motivation correlated with greater BMI improvement in adolescents and young adults.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorder Treatment
  • Adolescent Psychiatry

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious eating disorder impacting adolescents and young adults.
  • Effective treatment strategies are crucial for weight restoration and psychological recovery.
  • Day programs offer intensive, structured support outside of inpatient hospitalization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a day program on body mass index (BMI) in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN).
  • To assess changes in anorectic cognitions, including drive for thinness and body dissatisfaction.
  • To measure improvements in psychological distress, such as anxiety and depression, post-treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 42 female patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) (restricting or binge-purge subtypes) aged 12–24 years participated.
Keywords:
anorexia nervosaoutcomeoutpatienttreatment

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  • Data were collected from participants attending the Monash Health Butterfly eating disorder day program.
  • Changes in BMI, anorectic cognitions, psychological distress, and motivation were tracked over six months of treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant increases in participants' body mass index (BMI) were observed over the treatment period.
    • Higher motivation levels at the start of treatment predicted greater BMI gains.
    • Significant reductions in drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction, anxiety, and depression were noted, alongside improved motivation.

    Conclusions:

    • Day programs demonstrate efficacy in facilitating weight restoration for individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN).
    • Treatment in day programs leads to notable improvements in psychological well-being and eating disorder cognitions.
    • These findings support the role of day programs in the comprehensive management of AN in young populations.