What is recovery in adolescent anorexia nervosa?

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to determine the types of problems faced in defining recovery from anorexia nervosa (AN) as well as to illustrate the magnitude that various definitions have on recovery rates for AN. It was found that recovery rates varied highly, depending on the definition used and both weight and psychological symptoms appeared to be important in a definition of recovery.

Psychological aspects, Patient outcomes

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Predictors of dropout and remission in family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa in a randomized clinical trial

Article Abstract:

A randomized clinical trial aims to investigate the predictors of dropout and remission in the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa (AN) using family therapy. Results show that co-morbid psychiatric disorder, family behaviors, and early response to treatment are important factors to be considered when predicting dropout and remission in family therapy for adolescents.

Care and treatment, Family psychotherapy, Family counseling, Obesity in adolescence, Adolescent obesity

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What is remission in adolescent anorexia nervosa? A review of various conceptualizations and quantitative analysis

Article Abstract:

A study reviews the latest used conceptualizations of remission in anorexia nervosa (AN) and tests the usefulness of the definitions by modeling them using a data-set from a recently completed treatment study of adolescents with AN. These methods of defining remission produce a wide range of outcomes, demonstrating the importance of defining remission consistently.

Analysis, Adolescent behaviour, Adolescent behavior

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