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[Working alliance in internet-based therapy for binge eating disorder]
Ruth Dölemeyer1, Grit Klinitzke, Jana Steinig
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR.
Psychiatrische Praxis
|September 7, 2013
Summary
A positive working alliance in internet-based therapy for Binge Eating Disorder is linked to reduced eating disorder symptoms. This highlights the importance of the therapeutic relationship for online treatment success.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Contradictory findings exist regarding the association between working alliance and therapy outcomes in internet-based treatments.
- Empirical evidence for the role of working alliance in internet-based Binge Eating Disorder (BED) treatment is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between working alliance and therapy outcome in an internet-based cognitive-behavioral intervention for Binge Eating Disorder.
- To address the gap in understanding the therapeutic relationship's impact on online BED treatment effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- An internet-based cognitive-behavioral intervention for BED was utilized.
- Working alliance was assessed using the Working Alliance Inventory-Short Revised (WAI-S).
- Eating disorder symptoms were measured using the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q).
Main Results:
- Study participants reported a positive working alliance.
- A significant positive correlation was found between working alliance and Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire scales.
- Working alliance did not show a significant correlation with the frequency of binge eating episodes.
Conclusions:
- The findings underscore the significant role of the working alliance in therapy outcome for internet-based treatments.
- A strong therapeutic relationship appears crucial for improving eating disorder symptoms in online interventions for BED.
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