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Behaviour therapy in anorexia nervosa

E D Eckert, S C Goldberg, K A Halmi

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science

|January 1, 1979

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Behavior modification showed no overall significant weight gain difference in anorexia nervosa patients. However, it was effective for patients without prior outpatient treatment history.

Area of Science:

Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry
Behavioral Medicine

Background:

Anorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder requiring effective treatment strategies.
Behavior modification is a therapeutic approach used in managing various psychological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of behavior modification in treating anorexia nervosa.
To identify patient subsets that may benefit more from this intervention.

Main Methods:

Randomized controlled trial involving 81 anorexia nervosa patients across three hospitals.
Patients were assigned to either behavior modification or a control group.
Follow-up duration was 35 days.

Main Results:

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No significant overall difference in weight gain between the behavior modification and control groups.
A significant positive effect of behavior modification was observed in patients with no prior outpatient treatments.

Conclusions:

Behavior modification may not be universally effective for all anorexia nervosa patients.
Prior treatment history is a crucial factor in determining the success of behavior modification for anorexia nervosa.