A structured behaviorally oriented group treatment for bulimia nervosa.
Preliminary results are reported on the efficacy of a 4-month group (n = 8) therapy compared with waiting-list controls (n = 9) in women with DSM-III bulimia. Treatment consisted of a standard behaviorally oriented stress management program and of basic nutritional management. A significantly greater decrease in binge frequency and specific psychopathology was found in the treated compared with the waiting-list group. The treated subjects showed further improvement 3 months after treatment termination. The usefulness of the different treatment components is briefly discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D001828:Body Image; D002032:Bulimia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*