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Service users' feedback on cognitive training in the treatment of anorexia nervosa: A qualitative study
Author(s) -
Whitney Jenna,
Easter Abigail,
Tchanturia Kate
Publication year - 2008
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/eat.20536
Subject(s) - psychology , anorexia nervosa , perfectionism (psychology) , cognitive remediation therapy , psychotherapist , cognition , eating disorders , psychological intervention , clinical psychology , cognitive restructuring , developmental psychology , psychiatry
Objective: There is little evidence to guide the treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN). Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) may be helpful in reducing perfectionism and rigidity and preparing patients for involvement in later psychological interventions. The aim of this study was to examine service users' experiences of participating in CRT. Method: Written feedback, following 10 CRT sessions, from 19 AN patients wasanalyzed using grounded theory approach. Results: Patients' feedback was generally positive. They found CRT refreshing and appreciated that it did not revolve around food. Patients found CRT helpful in reducing perfectionism and rigidity. The majority expressed how they were able to implement skills in their real life. Some changes were suggested, these included varying levels of difficulty and more guidance in implementing skills. Conclusion: CRT is a promising component in the treatment of AN. Further research is being conducted to evaluate CRT. © 2008 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Eat Disord 2008