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Youl-Ri Kim1,2, Valentina Cardi3, Gi Young Lee2
11Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University, Seoul, South Korea.
Summary
Mobile-based guided self-help (Recovery vodcasts) show promise for patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) resistant to initial treatments. This intervention improved eating disorder pathology and affective symptoms, demonstrating feasibility and acceptability in Korean participants.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Digital Health Interventions
- Eating Disorder Research
Background:
- Anorexia nervosa (AN) often requires tailored interventions beyond first-line treatments.
- Mobile-guided self-help programs offer adaptive support for behavior change and anxiety management in real-world settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of mobile-based guided self-help (Recovery vodcasts) as an augmentation treatment for AN patients with treatment resistance.
Main Methods:
- Korean AN patients, unresponsive to initial treatments, used Recovery vodcasts for 3 weeks.
- Evaluated intervention feasibility and acceptability through qualitative feedback.
- Assessed preliminary effects on eating disorder pathology, anxiety, depression, and BMI.
Main Results:
- Recovery vodcasts were found to be acceptable and feasible for Korean AN patients.
- Augmenting first-line treatment with vodcasts led to improvements in eating disorder psychopathology.
- A trend towards improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms was observed.
Conclusions:
- Mobile-based Recovery vodcasts are well-accepted by Korean AN patients.
- Augmentation with Recovery vodcasts can enhance improvements in psychopathology, anxiety, and mood symptoms for AN patients.
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