A manualised in-patient programme for young people with anorexia based on NICE guidance

Abstract

Aims and MethodThe 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.ResultsThere 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 ImplicationsThe Rainbow programme improved the level of care provided. There is scope for improvement in the distribution of the programme manual.