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The aim is to identify factors linked to prolonged hospital stays and readmission rates in pediatric patients with eating disorders.

March 21, 2026NutrientsOpen Access

Impact of Nutritional Factors on Length of Hospital Stay and Readmission Risk in a Reference Unit for Eating Disorders

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The aim is to identify factors linked to prolonged hospital stays and readmission rates in pediatric patients with eating disorders.
Conducted a retrospective observational study following STROBE guidelines.
Included patients under 18 years admitted for eating disorders in a tertiary hospital.
Collected data on nutritional, clinical, and treatment-related variables.
Performed descriptive analyses and logistic regression to identify associations.
75 patients were analyzed, predominantly female (94.7%), with a mean age of 14.5 years.
28% of patients had at least one readmission during the study.
Use of a nasogastric tube and nutritional supplements was linked to shorter hospital stays.
A greater than 5% recovery in the Waterlow index correlated with reduced readmission risk in malnourished patients.

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Retrospective study identifies nutritional factors affecting hospital stay and readmission risk in pediatric eating disorders, indicating potential intervention points.

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González et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be37096e48c4981c6765e4 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18060965

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Retrospective study identifies nutritional factors affecting hospital stay and readmission risk in pediatric eating disorders, indicating potential intervention points.

Impact of Nutritional Factors on Length of Hospital Stay and Readmission Risk in a Reference Unit for Eating Disorders

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