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Eating Disorders in Schizophrenia: Implications for Research and Management
Joint Authors
Lalau, Jean-Daniel
Kouidrat, Youssef
Loas, Gwenole
Amad, Ali
Source
Schizophrenia Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Despite evidence from case series, the comorbidity of eating disorders (EDs) with schizophrenia is poorly understood.
This review aimed to assess the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of EDs in schizophrenia patients and to examine whether the management of EDs can be improved.
Methods.
A qualitative review of the published literature was performed using the following terms: “schizophrenia” in association with “eating disorders,” “anorexia nervosa,” “bulimia nervosa,” “binge eating disorder,” or “night eating syndrome.” Results.
According to our literature review, there is a high prevalence of comorbidity between schizophrenia and EDs.
EDs may occur together with or independent of psychotic symptoms in these patients.
Binge eating disorders and night eating syndromes are frequently found in patients with schizophrenia, with a prevalence of approximately 10%.
Anorexia nervosa seems to affect between 1 and 4% of schizophrenia patients.
Psychopathological and neurobiological mechanisms, including effects of antipsychotic drugs, should be more extensively explored.
Conclusions.
The comorbidity of EDs in schizophrenia remains relatively unexplored.
The clearest message of this review is the importance of screening for and assessment of comorbid EDs in schizophrenia patients.
The management of EDs in schizophrenia requires a multidisciplinary approach to attain maximized health outcomes.
For clinical practice, we propose some recommendations regarding patient-centered care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kouidrat, Youssef& Amad, Ali& Lalau, Jean-Daniel& Loas, Gwenole. 2014. Eating Disorders in Schizophrenia: Implications for Research and Management. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kouidrat, Youssef…[et al.]. Eating Disorders in Schizophrenia: Implications for Research and Management. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kouidrat, Youssef& Amad, Ali& Lalau, Jean-Daniel& Loas, Gwenole. Eating Disorders in Schizophrenia: Implications for Research and Management. Schizophrenia Research and Treatment. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1047492
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1047492