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Cognitive-behavioural therapy for adolescents with bulimic symptomatology: the acceptability and effectiveness of
N Pretorius1, J Arcelus, J Beecham
1Section of Eating Disorders, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London, United Kingdom.
Background:
The evidence base for the treatment of adolescents with bulimia nervosa (BN) is limited.
Aims:
To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical outcomes of a web-based cognitive-behavioural (CBT) intervention for adolescents with bulimic symptomatology.
Method:
101 participants were recruited from eating disorders clinics or from beat, a UK-wide eating disorders charity. The programme consisted of online CBT sessions ('Overcoming Bulimia Online'), peer support via message boards, and email support from a clinician. Participants' bulimic symptomatology and service utilisation were assessed by interview at baseline and at three and six months. Participants' views of the treatment package were also determined.
Results:
There were significant improvements in eating disorder symptoms and service contacts from baseline to three months, which were maintained at six months. Participants' views of the intervention were positive.
Conclusions:
The intervention has the potential for use as a first step in the treatment of adolescents with bulimic symptomatology.
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