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April 25, 2026Journal of Eating DisordersOpen Access

ANZAED 2024 Auckland conference-oral & poster abstracts

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Randomized trial demonstrates effectiveness of intensive outpatient program in Australians with eating disorders, highlighting community support challenges.

Key Points

  • To examine the impact of a virtual intensive outpatient program for individuals with eating disorders after discharge from hospitalization.
  • Launch of the 'Next Steps' program by the Butterfly Foundation for Australians with eating disorders.
  • Participants receive 3 hours of support per day, 3 days a week, including individual psychology and dietetic sessions.
  • Program duration is 8 weeks with additional support group sessions and case conferencing.
  • The program has received a significant volume of referrals since its launch in February.
  • Promising feedback indicates effectiveness in managing ongoing eating disorder symptoms.
  • Aimed to reduce relapse rates and readmission to hospitals, supporting long-term recovery.

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec598788ba6daa22dab524https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-026-01539-4
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