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Anorexia nervosa: a cognitive-behavioural approach.

G Sloan1

  • 1Consulting and Clinical Psychology Services, Ayrshire and Arran Community Health Care Trust.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 23, 1999
PubMed
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Establishing a strong therapeutic alliance is crucial for treating anorexia nervosa. This relationship helps overcome patient resistance and addresses factors contributing to the eating disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorder Research

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa treatment is often challenging due to patient resistance.
  • Patients may perceive therapists as unsupportive, hindering progress.
  • Understanding the onset and maintenance factors is key to effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the critical role of the therapeutic relationship in anorexia nervosa treatment.
  • To highlight the necessity of establishing trust before implementing interventions.
  • To discuss factors contributing to the development and continuation of anorexia nervosa.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on therapeutic alliance in eating disorder treatment.
  • Analysis of factors influencing anorexia nervosa onset and maintenance.
  • Clinical case examples illustrating the importance of the therapeutic relationship.

Main Results:

  • A strong therapeutic alliance significantly improves treatment engagement and outcomes.
  • Patient-therapist rapport is a prerequisite for successful intervention in anorexia nervosa.
  • Identifying and addressing contributing factors enhances treatment efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Prioritizing the therapeutic relationship is essential for effective anorexia nervosa treatment.
  • Building trust and rapport should precede specific therapeutic interventions.
  • A comprehensive approach addressing onset and maintenance factors, alongside a strong alliance, is vital.

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