S Pitt1, R Lewis, S Morgan, D Woodward. 1. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Eating Disorders Service Development Team, Psychology and Counselling Services Directorate, Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff, CF14 7XB, Wales.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical benefit of Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT), designed to reduce the perfectionism associated with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) in an outpatient setting. METHOD: The study used patient feedback and a self-report pre and post measure of perfectionism to assess the benefits of the intervention. RESULTS: Patient feedback was positive, with most having found the therapy stimulating and with self reported improvements in the flexibility in thinking in their everyday lives. A selfreport measure showed both positive and negative changes to perfectionism. DISCUSSION: This study suggests CRT is a promising intervention for the perfectionism associated with AN in an outpatient setting. However, CRT is not a stand alone treatment, but a pre-therapy intervention.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical benefit of Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT), designed to reduce the perfectionism associated with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) in an outpatient setting. METHOD: The study used patient feedback and a self-report pre and post measure of perfectionism to assess the benefits of the intervention. RESULTS:Patient feedback was positive, with most having found the therapy stimulating and with self reported improvements in the flexibility in thinking in their everyday lives. A selfreport measure showed both positive and negative changes to perfectionism. DISCUSSION: This study suggests CRT is a promising intervention for the perfectionism associated with AN in an outpatient setting. However, CRT is not a stand alone treatment, but a pre-therapy intervention.
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