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Mentalisation-based therapy for eating disorder treatment: protocol for a systematic review
Katie Gabrielle Salucci1, Amelia Austin2,3
1Feeding and Eating Disorder Service (FEDS), Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK k.salucci@outlook.com.
BMJ Open
|March 23, 2025
Summary
This systematic review synthesizes research on Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT) for eating disorders (EDs). It examines MBT
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Eating disorders (EDs) frequently co-occur with other mental health conditions.
- Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT) enhances understanding of one's own and others' mental states.
- MBT is a novel approach targeting psychological factors in EDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize the existing literature on the effectiveness of MBT for various presentations of EDs.
- To evaluate the therapeutic value of MBT in treating individuals with eating disorders.
Main Methods:
- Adherence to PRISMA-Protocols for systematic reviews.
- Systematic literature search across Medline, Embase, PsycInfo, and Cochrane.
- Inclusion of quantitative studies evaluating MBT for EDs, with potential for meta-analysis or narrative synthesis.
Main Results:
- The review will synthesize findings from peer-reviewed studies on MBT for EDs.
- Results will indicate the effectiveness of MBT across diverse ED presentations.
- Potential for meta-analysis if studies are comparable; otherwise, narrative synthesis will be employed.
Conclusions:
- Findings may enhance understanding of MBT's role in ED treatment.
- Results could inform clinical practice, policy development, and future research.
- This review provides a comprehensive overview of MBT's efficacy in managing eating disorders.
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