Efficacy of a Phone-based Relapse Prevention for Anorexia Nervosa After a First Hospitalization

"After discharge from a first hospitalization:~Phone calls at 15 days, 1, 2, 4 and 9 months by a trained psychologist. The phone interview will be guided by the same standardized frame, which was developed by a group of experts and tested with a group of patients. The purpose of this intervention is to provide a therapeutic and motivational approach, with positive reinforcement and reassurance.~* Added to treatment as usual (TAU): outpatient visits (at least monthly consultations) or scheduled hospitalizations~* 6- and 12-month assessments as an outpatient interview with an assessor who is blind to condition"

"After discharge from the first hospitalization:~* No specific phone calls~* TAU: outpatient visits (at least monthly consultations) or scheduled hospitalizations~* 6- and 12-month assessments as an outpatient interview with an assessor who is blind to condition"