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Psychotherapy for bulimia nervosa delivered via telemedicine
Author(s) -
Mitchell James E.,
Myers Tricia,
SwanKremeier Lorraine,
Wonderlich Steve
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
european eating disorders review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.511
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1099-0968
pISSN - 1072-4133
DOI - 10.1002/erv.517
Subject(s) - bulimia nervosa , telemedicine , eating disorders , psychotherapist , psychiatry , cognition , psychology , medicine , health care , economics , economic growth
The authors are involved in an ongoing trial comparing the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy for patients with bulimia nervosa delivered via telemedicine versus delivered via an on‐site therapist. The overall purpose of the study is to see if psychotherapy can be delivered effectively via telemedicine, and if such administration is acceptable to patients. This trial evolved out of growing concerns that manual‐based psychotherapies for various psychiatric conditions are not widely available, particularly to people in rural areas. Some of the practical aspects of delivering psychotherapy via telemedicine are discussed. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.