IMPLEMENTING AN INPATIENT EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM

Authors
CAHILL C
Citation
C. Cahill, IMPLEMENTING AN INPATIENT EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM, Perspectives in psychiatric care, 30(3), 1994, pp. 26-30
Citations number
11
Journal title
Perspectives in psychiatric care → ACNP
ISSN journal
00315990
Volume
30
Issue
3
Year of publication
1994
Pages
26 - 30
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-5990(1994)30:3<26:IAIEDP>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
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 specifi c clinical problems and system issues related to this population of cl ients. She stresses the importance of clinical expertise among nursing staff and coordination with interdisciplinary staff members.