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Online dialectical behavior therapy for binge eating disorder: an open trial
Maria Karapatsia1, Chara Tzavara1, Ioannis Michopoulos2
1Department of Psychiatry, "Eginition" Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Eating Disorders
|October 29, 2024
Summary
Online Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder (DBT-BED) effectively reduced binge eating and related psychopathology. This digital therapy offers a viable treatment for individuals unable to access in-person care.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a significant mental health concern.
- Effective and accessible treatments for BED are crucial.
- Online interventions offer a potential solution for treatment accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of online Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder (DBT-BED).
- To assess the reduction in eating psychopathology among BED patients.
- To identify factors influencing binge eating severity and frequency.
Main Methods:
- Seventy-three individuals with BED participated in 20 online group sessions.
- Participants completed validated questionnaires (EES, BES, EDE-Q) pre-treatment, post-treatment, and at 3- and 6-month follow-ups.
- Objective binge eating days and Body Mass Index (BMI) were also monitored.
Main Results:
- Significant reductions in objective binge eating days and eating psychopathology scores (EES, BES, EDE-Q global and most subscales) were observed.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) decreased significantly post-treatment and during follow-up.
- Higher frequencies of objective binge eating days correlated with elevated EES, BES, and EDE-Q scores (excluding Restraint subscale).
Conclusions:
- Online DBT-BED demonstrates significant efficacy in treating Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
- This digital therapy is a valuable alternative for individuals facing barriers to in-person treatment.
- Further research comparing online DBT-BED with other interventions is warranted.
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