title: Treatment of eating disorders in primary care: a systematic review.
abstract: This review evaluated psychological treatments for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder conducted in primary care. Five studies met inclusion criteria. Guided self-help cognitive-behavioral therapy via a self-help book may be a beneficial, first-line treatment for reducing binging and purging symptoms. Outcomes combining self-help with antidepressants remain unclear, although antidepressants alone may provide reduction of symptoms. High attrition and non-compliance rates among studies reviewed indicate the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance between provider and patient. Further research in primary care is needed to develop a standard of care for patients with eating disorders.
authors: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA.
authors: Suzanne
authors: S
authors: Allen
authors: William T
authors: WT
authors: Dalton
mesh_terms: D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011614:Psychotherapy, Brief; D012648:Self Care