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Observational studyNutrients2025

The Effects of Intensive Residential Treatment for Feeding and Eating Disorders (FEDs) in Adolescence: The Case of an Italian Facility.

Valentina Lorenzoni, Francesca Casti, Gianluca D'Arcangelo, Linda Balluchi, Fabrizio Minichilli, Olivia Curzio, Sandra Maestro

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Observational study in Nutrients, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Valentina LorenzoniInstitute of Management of the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, 56127 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9948-0301
Francesca CastiChild and Adolescent Rehabilitation Clinic "Orti di Ada", 56128 Pisa, Italy.
Gianluca D'ArcangeloChild and Adolescent Rehabilitation Clinic "Orti di Ada", 56128 Pisa, Italy.
Linda BalluchiChild and Adolescent Rehabilitation Clinic "Orti di Ada", 56128 Pisa, Italy.
Fabrizio MinichilliInstitute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
Olivia CurzioInstitute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, 56124 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0784-302X
Sandra MaestroChild and Adolescent Rehabilitation Clinic "Orti di Ada", 56128 Pisa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3929-1573

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFeeding and eating disorders (FEDs) represent a global health problem with an increasing incidence and a progressively earlier onset. Residential treatment is notable for its intensity and ability to provide multidisciplinary support to both patients and families. The objective of this study was to clinically characterize patients and to evaluate the impact of treatment at the "Orti di Ada" facility on the evolution of FEDs in adolescent patients.

methodsA cohort of 47 minors, treated in 2019-2024, was studied through longitudinal observation. Data were collected from medical records, and standardized questionnaires were administered at baseline (T0) and at the conclusion of treatment (T1). Comparisons between scores on the scales were made using paired t-tests for within-group changes from T0 to T1 or using Mann-Whitney tests for between-group comparisons. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to assess the relationship between pairs of variables.

resultsThe sample consisted of female patients (mean age: 15 years). The mean body mass index (BMI) at T1 was 16.6 kg/m

conclusionsPsychological measures showed significant improvements in subjects with exclusive depressive comorbidity. The correlations of age and disease duration with changes in questionnaire scores suggest that earlier treatment leads to more favorable outcomes. The results provided insights into the appropriateness of intensive treatment that, when targeting specific psychological factors, improves biological and psychological recovery.

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Feeding and Eating DisordersResidential TreatmentAdolescentBody Mass IndexFemaleHumansItalyLongitudinal StudiesMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment Outcomeadolescenceevaluation studyfeeding and eating disorders (FEDs)intensive residential treatmentlongitudinal studyrecovery

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