Sleep Patterns Before and After Weight Restoration in Females with Anorexia Nervosa: A Longitudinal Controlled Study

DiscussionIn patients with anorexia nervosa, total sleep time and sleep onset latency appears to be reduced. This sleep disturbance seems to be influenced by the duration and severity of malnutrition, and appears to normalize with weight restoration. Even though a discontinuous sleep pattern seems to persist, this finding should be discussed with patients. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.

Source: European Eating Disorders Review - June 27, 2016 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: Marwan El Ghoch, Simona Calugi, Jasmine Bernabè, Massimo Pellegrini, Chiara Milanese, Elisa Chignola, Riccardo Dalle Grave Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research