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Disorders - Eating disorders not specified
Korrelboom, Kees, de Jong, Martie, Huijbrechts, Irma, Daansen, Peter
This study
evaluates a short stepwise cognitive-behavioral intervention for the treatment of low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders. Competitive
memory training (COMET) for low self-esteem is based on insights and findings from experimental psychology. A total of 52 patients with eating
disorders and low self-esteem were treated with COMET in a routine mental health center in addition to their regular treatment. These patients were
randomized to receive 8 weeks of COMET + therapy as usual (TAU) or to receive TAU only. Differential effects in favor of COMET + TAU were found for 2
indexes of self-esteem and for 1 index of depressive mood. Shortcomings of this study and possible clinical implications are discussed.; (c) 2009
APA, all rights reserved.
Journal of Consulting & Clinical
Psychology, 77(5) : 974-980
- Year: 2009
- Problem: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Eating disorders not specified
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: Disorder established (diagnosed disorder)
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Treatment and intervention: Psychological Interventions
(any), Other Psychological Interventions
Bloomgarden, A., Calogero, R. M.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is
being used by some clinicians to treat eating disorders. Although there is anecdotal and case study data supporting its use, there are no controlled
studies examining its effectiveness with this population. This study examined the short and long-term effects of EMDR in a residential eating
disorders population. A randomized, experimental design compared 43 women receiving standard residential eating disorders treatment (SRT) to 43 women
receiving SRT and EMDR therapy (SRT+EMDR) on measures of negative body image and other clinical outcomes. SRT+EMDR reported less distress about
negative body image memories and lower body dissatisfaction at posttreatment, 3-month, and 12-month follow-up, compared to SRT. Additional
comparisons revealed no differences between the conditions pre to posttreatment on other measures of body image and clinical outcomes. The empirical
evidence reported here suggests that EMDR may be used to treat specific aspects of negative body image in conjunction with SRT, but further research
is necessary to determine whether or not EMDR is effective for treating the variety of eating pathology presented by eating disorder inpatients.
Eating Disorders., 16(5) : 418-
427
- Year: 2008
- Problem: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Eating disorders not specified
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: Disorder established (diagnosed disorder)
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Treatment and intervention: Psychological Interventions
(any), Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR)
Couturier, J., Lock, J.
Objective: This paper aims to review the research literature on the use
of medication for eating disorders in children and adolescents. Method: The literature was reviewed on the pharmacotherapy of anorexia nervosa (AN),
bulimia nervosa (BN) and eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS). The PubMed database was searched for all articles on medication use in the
child and adolescent population using the terms medication, antipsychotic, antidepressant, child, adolescent, eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and
bulimia nervosa. Results: Very little literature exists on the use of medication for the treatment of eating disorders in children and adolescents.
There is one retrospective study on the use of SSRIs and some case reports on atypical antipsychotics for children and adolescents with AN, and one
small open trial on SSRIs for adolescent BN. Conclusions: Evidence-based pharmacological treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders
is not yet possible due to the limited number of studies available, It appears that olanzapine and other atypical antipsychotics may prove to be
promising for AN at low body weights. It remains uncertain whether SSRIs are helpful in preventing relapse in AN. For children and adolescents with
BN, the first line pharmacological option is fluoxetine given the large evidence base of this drug with the adult population and a small open trial
of adolescents with BN.
Canadian Child
& Adolescent Psychiatry Review, :
- Year: 2007
- Problem: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Eating disorders not specified
- Type: Systematic reviews
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Stage: Disorder established (diagnosed disorder)
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Treatment and intervention: Biological Interventions
(any)
Schmidt, Ulrike, Lee, Sally, Beecham, Jennifer, Perkins, Sarah, Treasure, Janet, Yi, Irene, Winn, Suzanne, Robinson, Paul, Murphy, Rebecca, Keville, Saskia, Johnson-
Sabine, Eric, Jenkins, Mari, Frost, Susie, Dodge, Liz, Berelowitz, Mark, Eisler, Ivan
OBJECTIVE: To date no trial has focused on the treatment of adolescents
with bulimia nervosa. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of family therapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
guided self-care in adolescents with bulimia nervosa or eating disorder not otherwise specified. METHOD: Eighty-five adolescents with bulimia nervosa
or eating disorder not otherwise specified were recruited from eating disorder services in the United Kingdom. Participants were randomly assigned to
family therapy for bulimia nervosa or individual CBT guided self-care supported by a health professional. The primary outcome measures were
abstinence from binge-eating and vomiting, as assessed by interview at end of treatment (6 months) and again at 12 months. Secondary outcome measures
included other bulimic symptoms and cost of care. RESULTS: Of the 85 study participants, 41 were assigned to family therapy and 44 to CBT guided
self-care. At 6 months, bingeing had undergone a significantly greater reduction in the guided self-care group than in the family therapy group;
however, this difference disappeared at 12 months. There were no other differences between groups in behavioral or attitudinal eating disorder
symptoms. The direct cost of treatment was lower for guided self-care than for family therapy. The two treatments did not differ in other cost
categories. CONCLUSIONS: Compared with family therapy, CBT guided self-care has the slight advantage of offering a more rapid reduction of bingeing,
lower cost, and greater acceptability for adolescents with bulimia or eating disorder not otherwise specified.
American Journal of Psychiatry, 164(4) : 591-
8
- Year: 2007
- Problem: Bulimia Nervosa, Eating disorders not specified
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: Disorder established (diagnosed disorder)
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Treatment and intervention: Psychological Interventions
(any), Cognitive & behavioural therapies (CBT), Family therapy
Richards, P.
Scott, Berrett, Michael E., Hardman, Randy K., Eggett, Dennis L.
Spiritual interventions are rarely used in contemporary treatment programs and little empirical evidence is available
concerning their effectiveness. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a spiritual group intervention for eating
disorder inpatients. We compared the effectiveness of a Spirituality group with Cognitive and Emotional Support groups using a randomized, control
group design. Participants were 122 women receiving inpatient eating disorder treatment. Patients in the Spirituality group tended to score
significantly lower on psychological disturbance and eating disorder symptoms at the conclusion of treatment compared to patients in the other
groups, and higher on spiritual well-being. On weekly outcome measures, patients in the Spirituality group improved significantly more quickly during
the first four weeks of treatment. This study provides preliminary evidence that attending to eating disorder patients' spiritual growth and well-
being during inpatient treatment may help reduce depression and anxiety, relationship distress, social role conflict, and eating disorder
symptoms.
Brunner-Mazel Eating Disorders Monograph Series, 14(5) : 401-15
- Year: 2006
- Problem: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Eating disorders not specified
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: Disorder established (diagnosed disorder)
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Treatment and intervention: Complementary & Alternative
Interventions (CAM), Psychological Interventions
(any), Other Psychological Interventions, Self-help, Other complementary & alternative
interventions
Ricca, V., Mannucci, E., Paionni, A., Di Bernardo, M., Cellini, M., Cabras, P. L., Rotella, C. M.
The
efficacy of venlafaxine and fluoxetine in the treatment of atypical anorexia nervosa (AN) was compared in a controlled trial. A consecutive series of
24 atypical anorectic females was assigned to either venlafaxine (75 mg/day) or fluoxetine (40 mg/day) plus cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
Eating Disorder Examination (EDE12.0D), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scores were compared before and
after 6 months of treatment. Venlafaxine and fluoxetine determined an increase of body mass index (BMI) and a significant reduction of EDE12.0D and
BDI scores; venlafaxine alone reduced STAI scores. It would seem that venlafaxine is as effective as fluoxetine when combined with CBT in the
treatment of atypical AN.
Eating & Weight
Disorders, 4(1) : 10-4
- Year: 1999
- Problem: Eating disorders not specified
- Type: Controlled clinical trials
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Stage: Disorder established (diagnosed disorder)
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Treatment and intervention: Biological Interventions
(any), Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
(SNRIs)
Treasure, J., Schmidt, U., Troop, N., Tiller, J., Todd, G., Keilen,
M., Dodge, E.
Objective - To test the short term efficacy of a self directed treatment manual for bulimia nervosa. Design - Randomised controlled
trial of the manual against cognitive behavioural therapy and a waiting list. Setting - Tertiary referral centre. Subjects - 81 consecutive referrals
presenting with bulimia nervosa or atypical bulimia nervosa. Main outcome measures - Frequency of binge eating, vomiting, and other behaviours to
control weight as ell as abstinence from these behaviours. Results - Cognitive behavioural treatment produced a significant reduction in the
frequency of binge eating, vomiting, and other behaviours to control weight. The manual significantly reduced frequency of binge eating and weight
control behaviours other than vomiting, and there was no change in the group on the waiting list. Full remission was achieved in five (24%) of the
group assigned to cognitive behavioural treatment, nine (22%) of the group who used the manual, and two (11%) of the group on the waiting list.
Conclusions - A self directed treatment manual may be a useful first intervention in the treatment of bulimia nervosa.
British Medical Journal., 308(6930) : 686-689
- Year: 1994
- Problem: Bulimia Nervosa, Eating disorders not specified
- Type: Randomised controlled trials
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Stage: Disorder established (diagnosed disorder)
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Treatment and intervention: Psychological Interventions
(any), Cognitive & behavioural therapies (CBT), Self-help