Psychiatric Bulletin (2009) 33: 135-137. doi: 10.1192/pb.bp.107.019364
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A manualised in-patient programme for young people with anorexia based on NICE guidance

Elizabeth Rous, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Stockport CAMHS Pennine Care Trust, Tree House Children's Centre, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport SK2 7JE, email: libby.rous{at}nhs.net

Sandeep Ranote, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Wigan CAMHS (Eating disorders Lead), 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust

Rachel Elvins, Clinical Tutor and Honorary Specialist Registrar

University of Manchester

Asha Bhatt, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Bolton Salford and Trafford Mental Health NHS Trust

Declaration of interest

None.

AIMS AND METHOD

The Rainbow programme was introduced in January 2004 as a structured in-patient treatment for anorexia. There were two strands to the programme evaluation: a notes review of a cohort of in-patients and a series of questionnaires to users, carers and staff.

RESULTS

There was an improvement in adherence to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines and 94% of staff responders found the Rainbow programme framework useful.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

The Rainbow programme improved the level of care provided. There is scope for improvement in the distribution of the programme manual.




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