神经性厌食
饮食失调
心理学
神经性贪食症
体重增加
干预(咨询)
体质指数
减肥
精神科
临床心理学
体重
肥胖
医学
内科学
作者
Rachel M. Butler,Emma K. Crumby,Caroline Christian,Leigh C. Brosof,Irina A. Vanzhula,Cheri A. Levinson
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.beth.2023.07.008
摘要
Eating disorders (EDs) are maintained by core fears, which lead to avoidance behaviors, such as food avoidance or compensatory behaviors. Previously-tested exposure-based treatments for EDs have generally focused on proximal outcomes (e.g., food), rather than addressing core fears (e.g., fear of weight gain and its consequences). The current study tested the feasibility and initial clinical efficacy of 10 sessions of imaginal and in vivo exposure for core ED fears (termed Facing Eating Disorder Fears), mainly fear of weight gain and its associated consequences. Participants were 36 adults with anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa, or other specified feeding and eating disorders determined by semi-structured diagnostic interviews. ED symptoms, fears, and Body Mass Index (BMI) were assessed at pretreatment, posttreatment, and one-month follow-up. Treatment involved 10 sessions of imaginal and in vivo exposure to ED fears in combination with in vivo exposures to feared and avoided situations as homework. ED symptoms and fears decreased from pre- to posttreatment and at one-month follow-up. BMI increased significantly from pre- to posttreatment, particularly for those with AN. Effect sizes ranged from small to very large. ED symptoms and fears decreased and BMI increased following exposure. Increases in BMI occurred without any direct intervention on eating, suggesting that weight gain can be achieved without a specific focus on food during ED treatment. Facing Eating Disorder Fears may be a feasible stand-alone intervention for EDs. Future research must test comparative efficacy through RCTs.
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