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ReviewDer Nervenarzt2026

[Transition to adulthood with an eating disorder-Current state of research and recommendations for successful transition].

Gertraud Gradl-Dietsch, Mara Schneider, Eva Maria Skoda, Martin Teufel, Jochen Seitz, Angels Mayordomo-Aranda, Elisabeth Schulla, Silke Naab, Ulrich Voderholzer

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Review in Der Nervenarzt, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Gertraud Gradl-DietschKlinik für Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters, Kliniken und Institut der Universität Duisburg-Essen, LVR-Universitätsklinik Essen, Wickenburgstr. 21, 45147, Essen, Deutschland. gertraud.gradl-dietsch@lvr.de.
Mara SchneiderKlinik für Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters, Kliniken und Institut der Universität Duisburg-Essen, LVR-Universitätsklinik Essen, Wickenburgstr. 21, 45147, Essen, Deutschland.
Eva Maria SkodaKlinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Kliniken und Institut der Universität Duisburg-Essen, LVR-Universitätsklinik Essen, Essen, Deutschland.
Martin TeufelKlinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Kliniken und Institut der Universität Duisburg-Essen, LVR-Universitätsklinik Essen, Essen, Deutschland.
Jochen SeitzKlinik für Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters, Kliniken und Institut der Universität Duisburg-Essen, LVR-Universitätsklinik Essen, Wickenburgstr. 21, 45147, Essen, Deutschland.
Angels Mayordomo-ArandaSchön Klinik Roseneck, Prien am Chiemsee, Deutschland.
Elisabeth SchullaSchön Klinik Roseneck, Prien am Chiemsee, Deutschland.
Silke NaabSchön Klinik Roseneck, Prien am Chiemsee, Deutschland.
Ulrich VoderholzerSchön Klinik Roseneck, Prien am Chiemsee, Deutschland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe transition to adulthood poses particular challenges for healthcare systems. Eating disorders frequently occur during this developmental period and require continuity of care in order to achieve remission and to reduce the risk of relapses as well as long-term psychosocial and physical consequences. AIM OF THE STUDY: Presentation of the specific challenges of transition in cases of eating disorders and derivation of recommendations for improving transition management. MATERIAL AND

methodsNarrative review of the current state of research and a description of selected models of transitional care. Based on this, practical recommendations for transition management and areas requiring further research are presented.

resultsExisting concepts emphasize the importance of structured transition management, including early planning, assessment of transition readiness, active involvement of patients and caregivers, close collaboration between child/adolescent and adult healthcare services, standardized handover procedures and continuity of specialized eating disorder-specific treatment. In addition, psychotherapeutic interventions should address development-related tasks of the transition, such as autonomy, self-management, identity development, and educational, vocational and socio-legal issues. Empirical evidence for the effectiveness of specific transition models remains limited.

conclusionStructured transition management with clearly defined responsibilities appears essential to reduce treatment discontinuity, relapses, chronicity and the elevated risk of suicidality in this age group. There is a substantial need for further research on the effectiveness of transition concepts, including specialized transition programs or dedicated transition units.

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Feeding and Eating DisordersPractice Guidelines as TopicTransition to Adult CareAdultEvidence-Based MedicineGermanyHumansYoung AdultAnorexia nervosaBinge eating disorderBulimia nervosaEating disorders/transition managementTransition to adult care

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PMID42089994
PMCPMC13171660

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