Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
+32 25889658
ISSN: 2155-9600
+32 25889658
Department of Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University, UK
Cliona Brennan works in the Department of Human Sciences, London Metropolitan University, London.International experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.
Research Article
A Retrospective Analysis of Refeeding Outcomes Over 5-years in a Specialist Adolescent
Eating Disorder Centre in the UK
Author(s): Cliona Brennan*, Simon Chapman and Sarah Illingworth
Background: Refeeding syndrome (RS) is a serious clinical syndrome, its early identification is key to safe management of adolescent anorexia nervosa. The aim of this study was to evaluate existing practices in a highly specialist centre for eating disorders and compare refeeding management, nutritional, and clinical outcomes in cases admitted to a medical stabilisation unit with those managed in outpatient care. Methods: Retrospective analysis of electronic case records of 59 adolescent patients at high risk of developing refeeding syndrome and treated for anorexia nervosa by a specialist eating disorder centre in London over a 5-year period. Statistical analysis compared refeeding methods used in this population to establish if there were differences in refeeding methods used between the inpatient and outpatient groups. Results: The inpatient group (n=19) had significantly lower bas.. View More»