Outpatient treatment dropout rates among patients with eating disorders* is 20-50%. I believe this highlights illness complexities, importance of family involvement where possible & the need for integrated services across levels of care + further research in outpatient treatment.
Adequate nutrition and weight restoration are the mainstay of treatment for ammenhorea secondary to an eating disorder. Providers prescribing pharmacological interventions must continue to emphasise this.
Myth: Intuitive Eating leads to poor diet quality π·ππͺπ«π
Fact: Intuitive Eating encourages eating in response to body cues with consideration for energy, mood, hunger, fullness, satiety, emotional state & desired health outcomes. It is associated with improved diet quality.