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Young people's perceptions of and reasons for accessing a web‐based cognitive behavioural intervention for bulimia nervosa
Author(s) -
Pretorius Natalie,
Rowlands Laura,
Ringwood Susan,
Schmidt Ulrike
Publication year - 2010
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.985
Subject(s) - bulimia nervosa , intervention (counseling) , eating disorders , psychology , psychological intervention , perception , cognition , flexibility (engineering) , anorexia nervosa , clinical psychology , cognitive flexibility , young adult , psychiatry , psychotherapist , developmental psychology , statistics , mathematics , neuroscience
Objective The aim of the present study was to explore young people's experience of accessing and utilising a web‐based cognitive behavioural intervention for bulimic disorders. Method Young people ( N = 11) with bulimia nervosa or atypical bulimia nervosa completed a qualitative interview. Interviews were analysed and themes were identified. Results Young people liked the programme for its accessibility, flexibility, support and information. Some participants used the intervention as a stepping stone to further treatment. Conclusion Web‐based interventions have the potential to provide accessible, effective treatment to young people with bulimia nervosa (BN). More research is needed to determine which components are effective and for whom. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.