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Treating bulimia nervosa in primary care: a pilot study
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A simplified cognitive behavioral treatment for bulimia nervosa shows promise for primary care settings. This approach may benefit many patients and can be delivered by non-specialist therapists.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Bulimia nervosa is a significant eating disorder requiring accessible treatment options.
- Primary care settings are often the first point of contact for individuals with eating disorders.
Observation:
- A simplified, condensed cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) was developed for bulimia nervosa.
- The treatment was evaluated in a series of 11 consecutive patients.
Findings:
- Six out of 11 patients demonstrated positive outcomes with the simplified CBT.
- Three patients did not respond to the treatment, and two experienced external interferences.
Implications:
- This adapted CBT approach may be effective for a substantial number of bulimia nervosa patients in primary care.
- Nonspecialist therapists can be trained to administer this condensed treatment, increasing accessibility.