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The aim was to describe the population of children and young people with restrictive eating disorders and identify key outcomes during admissions.

April 4, 2026Archives of Disease in Childhood

Outcomes of paediatric medical stabilisation admissions for restrictive eating disorders: a multicentre evaluation

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JBJuliet BanksKingston Hospital DWDamian WoodNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust HRHelen RichesUniversity Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Retrospective analysis identifies outcomes of refeeding admissions for restrictive eating disorders in children and young people, suggesting areas for improved care.

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The aim was to describe the population of children and young people with restrictive eating disorders and identify key outcomes during admissions.
Conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of 85 children and young people admitted for restrictive eating disorders.
Included patients aged 0–18 years from two UK hospitals between January 2018 and September 2022.
Analyzed discharge outcomes, length of stay, nutritional needs, and complications such as refeeding syndrome.
61.4% of patients discharged to community treatment, while 25.9% experienced medical instability.
Median length of stay was 21 days, with a significant portion requiring nutritional supplements.
Biochemical refeeding syndrome occurred in 24.1% of cases, with anorexia nervosa diagnosis linked to higher transfer rates for inpatient care.

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Banks et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0ae94659487ece0fa480a https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2025-330149

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Retrospective analysis identifies outcomes of refeeding admissions for restrictive eating disorders in children and young people, suggesting areas for improved care.

Outcomes of paediatric medical stabilisation admissions for restrictive eating disorders: a multicentre evaluation

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Outcomes of paediatric medical stabilisation admissions for restrictive eating disorders: a multicentre evaluation

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