Treating bulimia nervosa in primary care: a pilot study.
OBJECTIVE
To develop and evaluate a simplified and condensed cognitive behavioral treatment for bulimia nervosa suitable for use in primary care.


METHODS
Once developed, the treatment was tested on a consecutive series of 11 patients.


RESULTS
Six patients did well, 3 were nonresponders, and in the other 2 external events interfered with progress.


CONCLUSIONS
This form of treatment may benefit a significant proportion of those patients with bulimia nervosa who are seen in primary care. It can be administered by nonspecialist therapists.
Waller
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Fairburn
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McPherson
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Kay
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Lee
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Nowell
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002032:Bulimia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011320:Primary Health Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome