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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 47-53 |
| Journal | International Journal of Eating Disorders |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
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Comparative study of children and adolescents referred for eating disorder treatment at a specialist tertiary setting. / Walker, T.J.; Watson, Hunna; Leach, D.J.; Mccormack, J.C.; Tobias, K.; Hamilton, M.J.; Forbes, David.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Comparative study of children and adolescents referred for eating disorder treatment at a specialist tertiary setting
AU - Walker, T.J.
AU - Watson, Hunna
AU - Leach, D.J.
AU - Mccormack, J.C.
AU - Tobias, K.
AU - Hamilton, M.J.
AU - Forbes, David
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - Objective To examine child and adolescent differences in the clinical presentation of eating disorders (EDs) at referral to a specialist pediatric program. Method This study compared cognitive, behavioral, and physical and medical features of children (≤12 years) and adolescents (13-18 years) with EDs presenting to a state-wide specialist pediatric ED service over two decades (N = 656; 8-18 years; 94% female). Results Significant differences were found between the groups. Children were more commonly male (p .05). Discussion The clinical presentation of EDs differs among children and adolescents, with eating pathology and behavioral symptoms less prominent among children. Frontline health professionals require knowledge of these differences to assist with early detection, diagnosis, and prognosis. Copyright © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
AB - Objective To examine child and adolescent differences in the clinical presentation of eating disorders (EDs) at referral to a specialist pediatric program. Method This study compared cognitive, behavioral, and physical and medical features of children (≤12 years) and adolescents (13-18 years) with EDs presenting to a state-wide specialist pediatric ED service over two decades (N = 656; 8-18 years; 94% female). Results Significant differences were found between the groups. Children were more commonly male (p .05). Discussion The clinical presentation of EDs differs among children and adolescents, with eating pathology and behavioral symptoms less prominent among children. Frontline health professionals require knowledge of these differences to assist with early detection, diagnosis, and prognosis. Copyright © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
U2 - 10.1002/eat.22201
DO - 10.1002/eat.22201
M3 - Article
VL - 47
SP - 47
EP - 53
JO - International Journal of Eating Disorders
JF - International Journal of Eating Disorders
SN - 0276-3478
IS - 1
ER -