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Eating Disorders: Identification and Management in General Medical and Psychiatric Settings
Rebecca A Owens1, Evelyn Attia2, Joyce J Fitzpatrick3
1Rebecca A. Owens, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN-BC, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA.
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
|March 19, 2021
Summary
Early detection of eating disorders (EDs) is crucial for recovery. This overview equips inpatient nurses to identify and manage EDs, potentially saving lives and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Internal Medicine
- Nursing
Background:
- Eating disorders (EDs) are severe illnesses with significant medical and psychiatric complications.
- EDs have a high mortality rate (6%), the highest among mental illnesses.
- Early detection is key for recovery, yet few individuals with EDs receive treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of ED identification and management for inpatient nurse clinicians.
- To facilitate timely recognition and care for patients with EDs in general psychiatric and medical settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of ED diagnostic criteria.
- Introduction of two evidence-based ED screening and assessment tools.
Main Results:
- Most individuals with EDs encounter healthcare settings without ED screening.
- Familiarization with screening tools can initiate a treatment trajectory.
- Early intervention may be life-saving for these complex disorders.
Conclusions:
- Screening and assessment in general clinical settings can identify undiagnosed EDs.
- Initiating treatment plans and referrals can reduce ED recidivism and healthcare costs.
- Improved long-term outcomes for patients with EDs are achievable through timely intervention.
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