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Title: Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Rural, Regional, and Metropolitan Inpatients During Psychiatric Inpatient Eating Disorders Treatment
Austin Authors: Seiler, Natalie;Ziegeler, Benjamin;Stukel, Mikayla;Gwee, Karen
Affiliation: Psychiatry (University of Melbourne)
Austin Health
Issue Date: Jul-2024
Abstract: Objective: Eating disorders were previously considered less common in rural/regional areas. However, emerging research suggests that eating disorders may be more prevalent in these populations than initially recognized. We aimed to assess demographic/clinical characteristics of metropolitan compared to rural/regional inpatients during psychiatric inpatient eating disorder treatment at the Eating Disorders Unit (EDU), Austin Health in Melbourne, Australia. Methods: Retrospective review of patient files was undertaken for inpatients aged 18 – 65 years who resided within the Body Image & Eating Disorders Treatment & Recovery Service (BETRS) catchment area and were admitted to EDU between 01/01/21 to 30/10/23. Results: Regional/rural patients were on average 2.7 years older and first diagnosed 3.5 years later compared to metropolitan inpatients. These groups showed otherwise similar characteristics in relation to psychiatric/medical history. Conclusion: Available and accessible specialty eating disorders services in rural and regional areas are needed for early detection, prevention, and multidisciplinary management.
Description: ResearchFest 2024
Conference Name: ResearchFest 2024
Conference Location: Austin Health
URI: https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/35351
ORCID: 0000-0002-5728-1523
Type: Conference Presentation
Subjects: Rural, regional, metropolitan, eating disorders, inpatient, anorexia nervosa
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