A Historical Cohort Comparison After Inpatient Admission for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa: Feasibility of Virtual Group Therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Access to follow-up care after a medical admission for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) is important; yet access can be delayed or unavailable. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a supplemental virtual 8-week outpatient group therapy program following inpatient care. A secondary aim explored the outpatient program's impact on self-reported anxiety, disordered eating, and depression symptoms, and readmission rates.

Method

A retrospective chart review study compared 68 adolescents (aged 11-18) with AN enrolled in an 8-week group therapy program (Recovery and Prevention Program [RAPP]) to 64 adolescents who were not enrolled in RAPP (historical cohort). "RAPP completers" were defined as having attended 75% of their scheduled virtual therapy

SUBMITTER: Franklin EV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605622 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature