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The efficacy of a brief group cbt program in treating patients diagnosed with bulimia nervosa: A brief report
Author(s) -
Jones Allan,
Clausen Loa
Publication year - 2013
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.22120
Subject(s) - bulimia nervosa , distress , psychology , eating disorders , cognitive behavioral therapy , partial hospitalization , psychiatry , group psychotherapy , clinical psychology , cognition , mental health
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. © 2013 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Int J Eat Disord 2013; 46:560–562)