Competitive memory training (COMET) for treating low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders: A randomized clinical trial.
This study evaluates a short stepwise cognitive-behavioral intervention for the treatment of low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders. Competitive memory training (COMET) for low self-esteem is based on insights and findings from experimental psychology. A total of 52 patients with eating disorders and low self-esteem were treated with COMET in a routine mental health center in addition to their regular treatment. These patients were randomized to receive 8 weeks of COMET + therapy as usual (TAU) or to receive TAU only. Differential effects in favor of COMET + TAU were found for 2 indexes of self-esteem and for 1 index of depressive mood. Shortcomings of this study and possible clinical implications are discussed.
Department of Research and Development, PsyQ, Parnassia-Bavo Psychiatric Centre, The Hague, the Netherlands. k.korrelboom@psyq.nl
Kees
K
Korrelboom
Martie
M
de Jong
Irma
I
Huijbrechts
Peter
P
Daansen
D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001364:Awareness; D052018:Bulimia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011939:Mental Recall; D012649:Self Concept; D055815:Young Adult