[Berlin follow-up study of eating disorders in adolescence. I. Inpatient follow-up].
Following an introductory comment regarding the purpose of this longitudinal study on eating disorders in adolescence, findings based on assessment of the illness course during inpatient treatment are presented. A multidimensional research design that included both self rating and rating by others demonstrates a clear reduction of symptoms in a number of different areas. This is evident in the 'semantic differential' self-evaluation with regard to body-image and personality, the patient's attitudes toward eating, specific characteristics of the eating disorder syndrome, the self-concept, various personality attributes, physical complaints, and the sense of well-being. The analogous assessments made by therapists and ward staff members also indicated definite improvement with regard to those symptoms that are specific to eating disorders.
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Psychiatrische Universitäts-Poliklinik für Kinder und Jugendliche Zürich.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001604:Berlin; D001828:Body Image; D002032:Bulimia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D010552:Personality Assessment; D014505:Urban Population