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Nutritional status changes in eating disorder patients: 30 years' experience in a University Hospital

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Author(s):
Raphaela Fernanda Muniz Palma [1] ; José Ernesto dos Santos [2] ; Rosane Pilot Pessa Ribeiro [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto. Programa de Pós-Graduação de Enfermagem em Saúde Pública - Brasil
[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Clínica Médica - Brasil
[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: REVISTA DE NUTRICAO-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION; v. 26, n. 6, p. 669-678, 2013-12-00.
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the changes in the nutritional status and biochemical parameters of patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa during inpatient treatment at a specialized service. METHODS: We reviewed the medical records of all patients followed by the service from 1982 to 2011 who had been hospitalized for treatment. Sociodemographic data, weight, height, and biochemical tests were collected at hospital admission and discharge. RESULTS: During the period, 83 patients diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia nervosa had been hospitalized for treatment. Most were female (95.2%), white (94.0%), single (76.0%), and childless (78.3%). The predominant diagnosis was anorexia nervosa (85.5%), especially the restrictive type (54.2%). The body mass index of adult patients (n=41) increased from 16.53±4.9 to 17.47±4.3kg/m² (p<0.05), and of children and adolescents (n=38), from 13.78±2.57 to 15.11±2.99kg/m² (p<0.05). The mean values of most biochemical parameters were within the normal limits, and only the mean beta-carotene levels were elevated at admission and discharge. Albumin, hematocrit, high-density lipoprotein, and potassium levels were higher at discharge (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Despite the difficulties and complexities inherent to the treatment of eating disorders, especially patients' resistance to weight recovery, inpatient treatment can improve nutritional status and normalize several biochemical parameters. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/02417-8 - Full Hospitalization for the treatment of eating disorders: characteristics and results.
Grantee:Raphaela Fernanda Muniz Palma
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master