Predictors of outcome in the treatment of bulimia nervosa.
Outcome predictors of a cognitive behavioural group treatment for bulimia nervosa were examined. Pre-treatment self-esteem, binge frequency and ineffectiveness, but not duration of disorder, significantly predicted outcome on at least one measure (binge frequency or overall eating pathology) at post-treatment and/or three-month follow-up. The results are related to previous studies and to theories of maintenance of the disorder.
Baell
W K
WK
Department of Psychology, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.
Wertheim
E H
EH
D000328:Adult; D002032:Bulimia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010555:Personality Inventory / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011594:Psychometrics; D012649:Self Concept