Relating Therapy for Distressing Voices in the Context of Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Series.
J Nerv Ment Dis
; 211(10): 784-790, 2023 10 01.
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| ID: mdl-37782520
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Voice hearing experiences are commonly reported by patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and are associated with negative outcomes. The "eating disorder voice" (EDV) can be understood within relational frameworks. Relating therapy (RT) has offered encouraging outcomes when targeted at voice hearing experiences transdiagnostically but has not been evaluated in the context of AN. This study aimed to offer a preliminary and mixed methods exploration of RT for the EDV. RT was delivered to three participants with a diagnosis of AN who were distressed by an EDV. Weight, negative impact of voices, and eating disorder cognitions were assessed at baseline, posttherapy and at brief follow-up. Participant experiences were explored through exit interviews. Therapy was completed by all participants. Weight gain was reported by two participants and maintained at brief follow-up. Positive changes were not reported on other measures. Qualitative data were suggestive of positive experiences that facilitated assertive responding.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Anorexia Nervosa
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Feeding and Eating Disorders
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Nerv Ment Dis
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom