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AnteayerEvidence-Based Nursing

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on eating disorder-related hospital and programme admissions in youth

Por: Devoe · D. J. · Holland · K. M. G.

Commentary on: Hartman-Munick SM, Lin JA, Milliren CE, et al. Association of the COVID-19 pandemic with adolescent and young adult eating disorder care volume. JAMA Pediatr. 2022 Dec 1;176(12):1225-1232. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.4346.

Implications for practice and research

  • The current research demonstrates the need to increase staffing and programme capacity for those working with patients with eating disorders (EDs) to ensure adequate care.

  • Future research into how the relationship between ED-related hospitalisations and individual external factors, such as social isolation are needed.

    •  Context

    Research has shown that the pandemic greatly impacted worldwide mental health1 and disproportionality impacted those with EDs.2 Those with EDs such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge ED have seen an increase in hospital admissions and programmes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.2 3 However, there is a lack of nationwide research investigating the increase...

    Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland 32 months on: evidence demonstrates a significant reduction in alcohol related deaths

    Por: Avades · T. · Dhanda · A.

    Commentary on: Wyper GMA, Mackay DF, Fraser C, Lewsey J, Robinson M, Beeston C, Giles L. Evaluating the impact of alcohol minimum unit pricing on deaths and hospitalisations in Scotland: a controlled interrupted time series study. Lancet. 2023 Apr 22;401(10385):1361-1370. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)00497-X. Epub 2023 Mar 20.

    Implications for practice and research

  • Data will inform the decision of the Scottish Parliament whether to keep the minimum unit pricing (MUP) policy, which expires on 30 April 2024.

  • Further study is needed exploring the enduring effects of MUP on chronic alcohol conditions, including alcohol-related cancer deaths.

    •  Context

    In 2021, the rate of alcohol-related deaths in the UK increased by 7.4% from 2020 (14.8/100 000), with the highest rate (22.4/100 000) in Scotland.1 There are inequalities in those affected by alcohol with more admissions and deaths in males and people from lower socioeconomic groups.

    MUP is...

    Improved grief and symptoms of depression in bereaved siblings: promising findings from an online intervention

    Por: Andriessen · K.

    Commentary on: Wagner B, Hofmann L, Maaß U. A therapist-supported internet-based intervention for bereaved siblings: a randomized controlled trial. Palliat Med. 2022 Dec;36(10):1532–1543. doi: 10.1177/02692163221122344. Epub 2022 Oct 20.

    Implications for practice and research

  • An online 6-weeks 12-session CBT-based writing intervention can improve grief and depression in bereaved siblings up to 1 year postintervention.

  • Further research may examine the potentially effective components and the effectiveness of the intervention in populations such as males and people bereaved by suicide.

    •  Context

    Bereaved siblings have an increased risk of developing long-term health-related problems after loss. A population-wide study revealed higher risks of depression, substance use and a twofold risk of attempted suicide compared to non-bereaved siblings.1 Other research reported a 71% increase of all-cause mortality during a 37-year follow-up period.2 The risk was two-fold when the siblings died by the same cause.
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