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Bulimia: A study of outcome
Author(s) -
Abraham Suzanne F.,
Mira Michael,
LlewellynJones Derek
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
international journal of eating disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.785
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1098-108X
pISSN - 0276-3478
DOI - 10.1002/1098-108x(198322)2:4<175::aid-eat2260020426>3.0.co;2-7
Subject(s) - outcome (game theory) , binge eating , bulimia nervosa , psychology , clinical psychology , psychiatry , eating disorders , mathematics , mathematical economics
The outcome of 43 bulimia patients was assessed 14 to 72 months after presenting for treatment. Outcome was assessed in four ways: clinical interview, self‐completion of a questionnaire, self‐rating, and the Eating Visual Analogue (EVA). The study suggests that despite the inherent problems associated with the different methods of assessment, 29% ‐42 % of patients could be considered “cured.” Only commencement of binge eating before 16 years was indicative of a good outcome.