The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Number of Adolescents/Young Adults Seeking Eating Disorder-Related Care.
J Adolesc Health
; 69(4): 660-663, 2021 10.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1307016
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the development and worsening of eating disorder (ED) symptoms in adolescents and young adults. In order to examine COVID-19-related trends in ED care-seeking at our institution.METHODS:
We used interrupted time series regression to examine pre- and postpandemic monthly summary data of the following (1) ED-related inpatient admissions for medical stabilization; (2) ED-related hospital bed-days; (3) completed outpatient ED assessments; and (4) ED outpatient care-related inquiries at a children's hospital in Boston, MA.RESULTS:
Inpatient admissions, hospital bed-days, and outpatient care-related inquiries increased on average over time postpandemic compared to stable volume over time prepandemic (p < .01). Outpatient assessments decreased precipitously initially following COVID-19-related limitations, and rose quickly back to baseline.CONCLUSION:
These results indicate increased need for ED-related care during the pandemic. Bolstering resources to meet the needs of these vulnerable patients is critical as the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Feeding and Eating Disorders
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
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Young adult
Language:
English
Journal:
J Adolesc Health
Journal subject:
Pediatrics
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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