Health services research in anorexia nervosa
β Scribed by Striegel-Moore, Ruth H.
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 60 KB
- Volume
- 37
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0276-3478
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β¦ Synopsis
The present paper reviews studies of the delivery of health services for individuals with anorexia nervosa, utilizing four interrelated concepts that guide much of health services research: equity, effectiveness, efficiency, and economy. It identifies major gaps in knowledge regarding health services utilization and costs.
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