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Anorexia nervosa in Czechoslovakia
Author(s) -
Faltus Frantisek
Publication year - 1986
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(198603)5:3<581::aid-eat2260050316>3.0.co;2-#
Subject(s) - anorexia nervosa , psychology , anorexia , psychiatry , psychotherapist , eating disorders , medicine
This paper outlines the development of diagnostic criteria, therapeutic procedures, and preliminary findings concerning anorexia nervosa in Czechoslovakia. The therapeutic significance of a specialized care unit for anorexia nervosa with a specific daily regimen comprising behavior therapy, dietary measures, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and family therapy is evaluated. A better therapeutic effect was achieved in this unit than with previous therapeutic methods.