[Long-term follow-up: methodologic aspects in the interpretation of follow-up results. A presentation exemplified by anorexia nervosa].
Long-term follow-up investigations contribute to our knowledge and understanding of illnesses, their prognosis and the effectiveness of treatments. In the evaluation and interpretation of results of long-term follow-up studies many conceptual and methodological aspects have to be considered. Using the example of long-term follow-up investigations of anorexia nervosa some of the most important issues are discussed in a more general framework.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012106:Research
Langzeitkatamnesen: Methodische Gesichtspunkte bei der Interpretation von Verlaufsergebnissen. Eine Darstellung am Beispiel der Anorexia nervosa.