What works for adolescents with AN? A systematic review of psychosocial interventions.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for adolescents with AN.


METHODS
An extensive and systematic literature search was conducted for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) addressing the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for teenagers (11-18 years) with AN.


RESULTS
Eight RCTs were located meeting the review's inclusion criteria, the majority of which focused on some form of family-related intervention.


CONCLUSIONS
Unfortunately, a lack of robust primary research on which to base the review meant that clear recommendations could not be made. More good quality research, examining a range of interventions, and involving larger samples, is required before a similar systematic review is executed.
Tierney
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The Institute for Access Studies, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK. sjftierney@yahoo.co.uk
Wyatt
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D000293:Adolescent; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic