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A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
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Disordered Eating/Eating Disorders in Adolescents.
Sydney M Hartman-Munick1, Suzanne Allen2, Anne Powell1
1University of Massachusetts Memorial Children's Medical Center, UMass Chan Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|July 13, 2024
Summary
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic led to more adolescents seeking eating disorder treatment, often with increased severity. Telehealth offered a new approach, but experiences varied for patients, families, and providers.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent health
- Mental health
- Pandemic impact
Background:
- The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created a stressful environment for adolescents.
- Increased isolation, disrupted routines, and altered medical care access were common.
- A notable rise in adolescents seeking eating disorder care, with increased case severity, was observed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent eating disorder presentations.
- To evaluate the role and effectiveness of telehealth in treating adolescent eating disorders during the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- The study likely involved retrospective analysis of patient data.
- Examined trends in eating disorder diagnoses and severity during the pandemic.
- Assessed patient, family, and provider experiences with telehealth interventions.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in adolescents seeking eating disorder treatment was observed.
- Presentations of eating disorders among adolescents increased in severity.
- Telehealth treatment for eating disorders showed mixed outcomes, with varied experiences.
Conclusions:
- The pandemic adversely affected adolescent mental health, contributing to a rise in eating disorders.
- Telehealth emerged as a key modality for eating disorder treatment, but its universal success was not confirmed.
- Further research is needed to optimize telehealth delivery for adolescent eating disorders.
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