Review Article

Why them? A systematic review on common factors among youth who receive compulsory treatment for anorexia nervosa

Published in: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Volume 36 , issue 1 , 2025 , pages: 61–85

DOI: 10.2989/17280583.2024.2398061

Author(s): Tim M Offringa Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands , Laura A Nooteboom Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands , Benjamin K Versluijs University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands , Robert R.J.M. Vermeiren Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands

Keywords: adolescent , anorexia nervosa , coercion , nasogastric intubation , (inpatient) treatment , young adult

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Abstract

Background: Compulsory interventions, including compulsory nasogastric tube feeding, are sometimes necessary for youth with life-threatening anorexia nervosa. However, these interventions are also potentially traumatic for patients and clinicians alike.

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