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Effectiveness of internet‐based guided self‐help for binge‐eating disorder and characteristics of completers versus noncompleters
Author(s) -
Jensen Esben Skov,
Linnet Jakob,
Holmberg Trine Theresa,
Tarp Kristine,
Nielsen Jakob Hyldig,
Lichtenstein Mia Beck
Publication year - 2020
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.23384
Subject(s) - binge eating disorder , psychological intervention , psychology , intervention (counseling) , binge eating , clinical psychology , cognitive behavioral therapy , the internet , body mass index , depression (economics) , eating disorders , psychiatry , cognition , bulimia nervosa , medicine , macroeconomics , world wide web , computer science , economics , pathology
Objective Binge‐eating disorder (BED) is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, accompanied by a lack of control and feelings of shame. Online intervention is a promising, accessible treatment approach for BED. In the current study, we compared completers with noncompleters in a 10‐session guided internet‐based treatment program (iBED) based on cognitive behavioral therapy. Methods Adults ( N = 75) with mild to moderate BED participated in iBED with weekly written support from psychologists. Participants were compared on the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE‐Q), diagnostic criteria for BED (BED‐Q), major depression inventory (MDI), quality of life (EQ‐5D‐5L), body mass index (BMI) and sociodemographic variables. Results Minor differences were observed between completers and noncompleters on depression. No differences were found in BED‐symptoms, BMI, and sociodemographic variables. Participants who completed treatment showed large reductions in eating disorder pathology. Discussion More research is needed to determine risk factors for attrition or treatment outcome in internet‐based interventions for BED. It is suggested that iBED is an efficient intervention for BED. However, more studies of internet‐interventions are needed.