[Eating Disorders assessment and care : 
a clinical experience in Geneva]

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Clinical Psychology
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Eating disorders require specialized, multidisciplinary care.
• Existing treatment models may not fully address patient needs or expert guidelines.
• Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) identified a need for enhanced eating disorder services.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a specialized, integrated program for eating disorder treatment.
• To outline a continuum of care from outpatient to inpatient services.
• To highlight a multifactorial and multidisciplinary approach to patient evaluation and management.

Main Methods:

• Development of a detailed, multifactorial, and multidisciplinary evaluation process.
• Implementation of a treatment program offering outpatient, day care, and hospitalization options.
• Individualized psychotherapy with regular goal assessment.
• Collaborative care involving general practitioners for somatic factors.

Main Results:

• The program provides a seamless continuum of care tailored to patient needs.
• Treatment incorporates somatic evaluations and psychiatric management.
• Psychological comorbidities and the patient's social environment are integral to care.
• Patient progress is assessed holistically, not solely based on weight changes.

Conclusions:

• The specialized program at HUG offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to eating disorder treatment.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration and individualized care are key to effective management.
• Focusing on holistic well-being, including social and psychological factors, improves patient outcomes.