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Are eating disorder patients in secure hospitals getting a fair deal? A survey of the prevalence and nature of the problem

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2012

Clive G. Long ,
Arleen Rowell ,
Caroline Rose  and
Olga Dolley
Clive G. Long*
Affiliation:
Associate Director of Psychology & Psychological Therapies, St Andrew's Academic Centre, Kings College London Institute of Psychiatry, Northampton, UK
Arleen Rowell
Affiliation:
Head of Nutrition & Dietetics, St Andrew's Healthcare, Northampton, UK
Caroline Rose
Affiliation:
Director of Nursing, St Andrew's Healthcare, Northampton, UK
Olga Dolley
Affiliation:
Assistant Psychologist, St Andrew's Healthcare, Northampton, UK
*
Correspondence to: Dr Clive G. Long, St Andrew's Healthcare, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DG. E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

While eating disorder symptomatology may be part of a broader picture of challenging behaviour for women admitted to secure care, little is known of the nature and incidence of such conditions. A survey of 131 women admitted to a secure psychiatric facility found 25 to have a recognized eating disorder, most with a diagnosis of eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS) or binge eating disorder. However, few staff had experience of working with such patients and most expressed a need for training and support with such cases. The clinical and training implications of these findings are discussed.

Keywords

Eating disorderswomensecure psychiatric care
Type
Review Article
Information
Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care , Volume 9 , Issue 1 , April 2013 , pp. 40 - 48
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Copyright © NAPICU 2012

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