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Control of Eating Behavior Using a Novel Feedback System
Published on: May 8, 2018
[Treatment of bulimia nervosa--results from Modum Bads Nervesanatorium]
Øyvind Rø1, Egil W Martinsen, Jan H Rosenvinge
1Institutt for psykologi Universitetet i Tromsø Asgårdsveien 9 9037 Tromsø. oyvind.roe@modum-bad.no
Background:
Hospital admission for bulimia nervosa is rather uncommon, but may be indicated in cases of psychiatric comorbidity, long duration of treatment and previous treatment failures. We describe a multicomponent inpatient treatment programme consisting of cognitive-behavioural group and individual therapy, physical training and steps to normalize eating patterns.
Materials And Methods:
All 47 patients treated between 1998 and 2000 were studied. Patients were interviewed and completed self-report instruments at admission and discharge.
Results:
At discharge, a significant improvement with respect to bulimic as well as general psychiatric symptoms had occurred.
Interpretations:
The results may indicate that improvement occurs even for severe bulimia with personality disorders, and that hospital treatment may be needed to accomplish this kind of change. Follow-up studies are necessary in order to corroborate these findings.
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