The importance of psychological intervention in emergencies for patients with anorexia nervosa

Submitted: 17 June 2024
Accepted: 20 August 2024
Published: 17 September 2024
Abstract Views: 1464
PDF: 272
Publisher's note
All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations, or those of the publisher, the editors and the reviewers. Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher.

Authors

Dear Editor,

We consider it appropriate to highlight the importance of early psychological intervention in emergencies for patients with eating disorders. In the contemporary age, characterized by incessant socio-cultural pressures and aesthetic ideals, eating disorders emerge as a complex and critical challenge to mental and physical health in individuals during developmental age. This psychiatric condition can have fatal outcomes. Approximately one-fifth to one-third of adolescent patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) require intensive care during the course of the illness. Access to critical care areas in healthcare facilities due to significant emaciation-related organic decompensation is increasing significantly, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

Dimensions

Altmetric

PlumX Metrics

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Citations

Herpertz-Dahlmann B. Intensive treatments in adolescent Anorexia Nervosa. Nutrients
;13:1265.
Vaccaro CM, Guarino G, Conte D, et al. Social networks and eating disorders during the Covid-19 pandemic. Open Med (Wars) 2021;16:1170-4. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2021-0291
Toppino F, Martini M, Longo P, et al. Inpatient treatments for adults with anorexia nervosa: a systematic review of literature. Eat Weight Disord 2024;29:38. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-024-01665-5

How to Cite

Fiacco, G., & Catone, G. (2024). The importance of psychological intervention in emergencies for patients with anorexia nervosa. Emergency Care Journal, 20(4). https://doi.org/10.4081/ecj.2024.12726