Parenteral Nutrition in Eating Disorders: A Systematic Scoping Review

Key Points

• This research reviews the role of parenteral nutrition in treating selected patients with eating disorders.
• Conducted a systematic scoping review of current literature on parenteral nutrition and eating disorders.
• Evaluated existing evidence on the safety and efficacy of parenteral nutrition in this context.
• Identified gaps in the literature that require further investigation.
• Parenteral nutrition may offer benefits for some patients with eating disorders.
• Evidence supporting its use is currently limited and must be approached cautiously.
• A call for high-quality studies to establish clearer clinical guidelines emerged.