Effectiveness of internet-based guided self-help for binge-eating disorder and characteristics of completers versus noncompleters.
Int J Eat Disord
; 53(12): 2026-2031, 2020 12.
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| ID: mdl-32918321
ABSTRACT
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.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Self-Help Devices
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Binge-Eating Disorder
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Internet-Based Intervention
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Eat Disord
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Denmark