Creating positive outcomes for patients with eating disorders in a paediatric inpatient setting


This article discussed the rationale and implementation of their inpatient feeding protocol for paediatric patients admitted with a confirmed eating disorder. It gives consideration to:
  • The development of the structured admissions and standardised care plans
  • The evolution of the service base on staff feedback
  • Outcome measures
  • The impact of Covid-19 on eating disorder admissions and what’s next.
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Case Study from Small Talk Magazine Autumn 2022.

Authors: Kathryn Ferguson, April Stevens and Jenna Trudgeon, Specialist Paediatric Dietitians 


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