Implementing an inpatient eating disorders program.
Inpatient treatment can be quite effective for clients with severe or persistent eating disorders. A successful treatment program, however, requires extensive nursing participation. The author addresses specific clinical problems and system issues related to this population of clients. She stresses the importance of clinical expertise among nursing staff and coordination with interdisciplinary staff members.
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D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D016730:Program Development; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D013597:Systems Analysis