Why the study?
Literature suggested individuals with eating disorders experienced deteriorating symptoms, increased isolation, and increased hospital admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting a systematic review of the pandemic's impact.
Does the COVID-19 pandemic worsen eating disorder symptoms in individuals with eating disorders?
Population
Patients with eating disorders across 53 articles
Comparison
COVID-19 pandemic vs previous timepoints
Design
Systematic review
Authors
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Clinicians should heighten monitoring for eating disorder exacerbation during crises; confirms and quantifies pandemic effects on symptoms and BMI.
Does the COVID-19 pandemic worsen eating disorder symptoms in individuals with eating disorders?
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns negatively impacted the physical and mental health of individuals with eating disorders, leading to increased symptoms, anxiety, and depression.
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