MULTIDISCIPLINARY CASE-MANAGEMENT OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Key words: Eating disorders, Anorexia nervosa, Enteral nutrition, Parenteral nutrition, Multidisciplinary approach

Strategies and possible models for interdisciplinary collaboration in the case-management of anorexia nervosa are presented, based on the experience of a multidisciplinary group (paediatrician, nutritionist, psychologist). Indications for hospital care (no improvement after 12 to 16 weeks of ambulatory care), enteral and parenteral nutrition (weight loss above 25% of body weight) are given and the role of psychotherapy, drug therapy and general support is discussed.