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Adaptability of “Management of Really Sick Patients with Anorexia Nervosa” (MARSIPAN) for extreme anorexia nervosa in a developing country: A case report
Author(s) -
Sahimi Hajar Bt M. S.,
Selvarajoo Shahlini,
Nik Jaafar Nik Ruzyanei,
Sharip Shalisah,
Ismail Mohamad Ayob,
Hasni Mohd Muhaimin,
Wahab Norasyikin A.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12614
Subject(s) - anorexia nervosa , multidisciplinary team , multidisciplinary approach , eating disorders , anorexia , psychiatry , psychology , adaptability , medicine , psychotherapist , nursing , ecology , social science , sociology , biology
Objective For the management of patients with severe eating disorders, coordinated collaboration between a multidisciplinary team is imperative. Ideally, these cases should be treated in a specialized eating disorder unit (SEDU). Method This case report highlights the use of an integrated approach based on “Management of Really Sick Patients with Anorexia Nervosa” report in managing a case of extreme anorexia nervosa where a SEDU is unavailable. Result In this case, early psychiatric team support is key in the patient's path to recovery. Practice Implication This highlights the importance of having a SEDU and staff trained in eating disorder.
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