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Telephone-based guided self-help for binge eating disorder: a feasibility study
A M Wells1, V Garvin, F A Dohm
1Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut 06459-0408, USA.
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|May 1, 1997
Summary
This study shows telephone-based guided self-help effectively reduces binge eating disorder (BED) symptoms. Participants reported high satisfaction with this flexible and accessible treatment approach.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Telehealth
Background:
- Binge eating disorder (BED) is a significant mental health concern.
- Existing treatments for BED can be inaccessible for some individuals.
- Guided self-help offers a potential avenue for treatment delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel telephone-based guided self-help intervention for BED.
- To evaluate participant satisfaction with the intervention.
Main Methods:
- A 3-month feasibility study involving a lay therapist providing telephone-based guidance.
- Participants (n=9) met DSM-IV criteria for BED.
- Outcomes measured using the Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire and Brief Symptom Inventory.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in binge eating frequency observed.
- Significant decrease in Brief Symptom Inventory scores.
- High participant satisfaction reported regarding flexibility, accessibility, and autonomy.
Conclusions:
- Telephone-based guided self-help appears to be a viable treatment delivery mode for BED.
- The intervention demonstrated feasibility and positive outcomes in a small sample.
- Further research is recommended to optimize this self-help approach.