Table 4.
Comparison Of Treatment Course Between ARFID And AN Groups
| Characteristic | ARFID Group (n=13) | AN Group (n = 79) | P-Valuea | Effect Sizeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average (SD) | ||||
| Time from onset to admission (months) | 3.9 (2.3) | 6.3 (4.1) | <0.01 | 0.60 |
| Hospital stays (days) | 73.9 (69.9) | 85.7 (56.3) | 0.57 | 0.20 |
| Follow-up time (month) | 15.3 (9.1) | 18.4 (15.0) | 0.32 | 0.22 |
| BMI at discharge (kg/m2) | 13.9 (1.5) | 15.0 (1.4) | <0.05 | 0.84 |
| % EBW increase during hospitalization (%) | 4.9 (4.5) | 7.9 (6.7) | 0.06 | 0.45 |
| % IBW increase during hospitalization (%) | 4.9 (4.6) | 7.7 (6.5) | 0.08 | 0.44 |
| % EBW at discharge (%) | 79.3 (6.5) | 79.5 (6.7) | 0.96 | 0.01 |
| % IBW at discharge (%) | 79.2 (6.9) | 77.7 (6.2) | 0.48 | 0.24 |
Notes: aWelch’s t test, bCohen’s d.
Abbreviations: ARFID, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder; AN, anorexia nervosa; BMI, body mass index; EBW, expected body weight; IBW, ideal body weight; SD, standard deviation.