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Computerised psychoeducation for patients with eating disorders

D G Andrewes1, P O'Connor, C Mulder

  • 1School of Behavioural Science, Department of Psychology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

A new computer-based health education program, DIET, significantly improved knowledge and attitudes in patients with eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Patients found the DIET program easy to use and helpful.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, require effective health education strategies.
  • Computer-based interventions offer a scalable approach to patient education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel computer-based health education program (DIET) for patients diagnosed with bulimia and anorexia nervosa.
  • To assess the program's impact on patient knowledge and attitudes regarding their eating disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty-four patients with diagnosed eating disorders were randomized into two groups: one receiving the DIET program, the other a placebo computer program.
  • Both groups were assessed pre- and post-intervention using questionnaires measuring knowledge and attitudes related to eating disorders.

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  • Patient groups were comparable in eating disorder severity and premorbid intelligence.

    • Main Results:

    • The DIET group demonstrated significant improvements in both knowledge and attitudes towards their eating disorder compared to the placebo group.
    • Patients reported the DIET program to be user-friendly and beneficial.
    • No significant differences were observed in the placebo group.

    Conclusions:

    • The DIET computer program is an effective and resource-efficient method for educating patients with eating disorders.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the DIET program's potential therapeutic effects on behavioral outcomes.