Ascertainment of early onset eating disorders: a pilot for developing a national child psychiatric surveillance system

作者：Lynn R M^*; Viner R M; Nicholls D E

来源：Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2012, 17(2): 109-112.

DOI：10.1111/j.1475-3588.2011.00613.x

• Surveillance
• rare
• children
• early onset eating disorder

Background: A Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Surveillance System was established as part of a British Paediatric Surveillance Unit study of early onset eating disorders (EOED). Method: A study of EOED presenting to paediatricians was undertaken through the BPSU over 15 months in 2005-06. Results: Monthly report cards compliance was 83%, identifying 208 EOED cases. On evaluation, 99% of psychiatrists responding supported the need for surveillance and 95% would continue to contribute. Conclusions: The findings of this pilot study suggest that a monthly surveillance of rare conditions in child and adolescent psychiatry is feasible and enhances ascertainment.

• 出版日期2012-5