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At what BMI can you get hospitalized?
for hospitalization: BMI < 13 is an indicatior for certification under the Mental Health Act if the patient refuses admission although BMI < 13 alone is not enough for admission.
Is BMI accurate for anorexia?
Background: The body mass index is a key predictor of treatment outcome in patients with anorexia nervosa. In adolescents, higher premorbid BMI is a strong predictor of a favorable treatment outcome.
What is a concerning low BMI?
For adults aged 20 and older, a BMI less than 18.5 is low, and puts you in the danger zone. A number between 18.5 and 24.9 is a normal BMI; a BMI between 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight and a BMI of 30 and higher is considered obesity.
What BMI do anorexics get Hospitalised?
Severe Anorexia Nervosa is defined in weight terms as an individual with a body mass index (BMI) of <15 (BMI – weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared).
Does hospitalization for anorexia do more harm than good?
Hospitalization for Anorexia Can Do More Harm Than Good. Feb. 24, 2000 (Washington) — Hospitals, usually places of healing, can be just the opposite for teen-agers struggling with anorexia nervosa, a common and often dangerous eating disorder.
Can hospitals help teen anorexia nervosa patients?
Feb. 24, 2000 (Washington) — Hospitals, usually places of healing, can be just the opposite for teen-agers struggling with anorexia nervosa, a common and often dangerous eating disorder.
How can we improve outcomes for anorexia patients?
Neuhaus says the key to improving results for people who are hospitalized for anorexia might be to ensure that there are programs in place to support their adjustment to life outside the hospital. He agrees with Liebman and Hsu that some patients can actually worsen in a hospital setting.
Why do anorexia patients refuse treatment?
One of the most daunting aspects of anorexia nervosa arises when a patient refuses treatment despite being seriously ill. Due to the egosyntonic nature of AN, a patient may feel the “disorder” is a part of her, and doesn’t want it to go away.