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Anorexia nervosa: nocturnal supplementary nasogastric feeding in the community
Author(s) -
Greaves Evelyn,
Blades Mabel,
Christie R. A. S.,
Machen J.,
Ryecart N.,
BairdSmith Sara
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of human nutrition and dietetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.951
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1365-277X
pISSN - 0952-3871
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-277x.1991.tb00094.x
Subject(s) - medicine , anorexia nervosa , nocturnal , anorexia , weight loss , pediatrics , eating disorders , psychiatry , obesity
Nocturnal supplementary nasogastric feeding in a domiciliary setting coupled with dietary counselling in 4 patients with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is detailed. The four patients were given nocturnal supplementary nasogastric feeds, for periods of 16 days to 12 weeks. In three of the four patients substantial weight gains of 4.3 to 11.5 kg were achieved and all four patients reported substantial increases in daily voluntary oral food intake. We conclude that this approach may enable the patient to be managed at home and provides a basis for further psychotherapy treatment.