Allan Jones1, Loa Clausen. 1. Institute of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of a brief group cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) program in treating a large cohort of patients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. METHOD: Treatment outcome defined as reductions in bulimia related behavioral symptoms and bulimia related distress was examined in 205 consecutive new patients enrolled in an eight-session group CBT program. RESULTS: Significant reductions in eating disorder pathology were found on all measures of bulimia related behavioral symptoms, as well as on all measures of bulimia related distress. DISCUSSION: There is strong evidence for the efficacy of brief group CBT in treating patients with bulimia nervosa.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of a brief group cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) program in treating a large cohort of patients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. METHOD: Treatment outcome defined as reductions in bulimia related behavioral symptoms and bulimia related distress was examined in 205 consecutive new patients enrolled in an eight-session group CBT program. RESULTS: Significant reductions in eating disorder pathology were found on all measures of bulimia related behavioral symptoms, as well as on all measures of bulimia related distress. DISCUSSION: There is strong evidence for the efficacy of brief group CBT in treating patients with bulimia nervosa.
Authors: Stephanie C Zerwas; Hunna J Watson; Sara M Hofmeier; Michele D Levine; Robert M Hamer; Ross D Crosby; Cristin D Runfola; Christine M Peat; Jennifer R Shapiro; Benjamin Zimmer; Markus Moessner; Hans Kordy; Marsha D Marcus; Cynthia M Bulik Journal: Psychother Psychosom Date: 2016-11-25 Impact factor: 17.659