Health services research in anorexia nervosa.
The present paper reviews studies of the delivery of health services for individuals with anorexia nervosa, utilizing four interrelated concepts that guide much of health services research: equity, effectiveness, efficiency, and economy. It identifies major gaps in knowledge regarding health services utilization and costs.
Striegel-Moore
Ruth H
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Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT 06453, USA. rstriegel@wesleyan.edu
D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics; D005260:Female; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome