title: Targeting perfectionism in anorexia nervosa using a group-based cognitive behavioural approach: a pilot study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study aimed to explore whether a six session cognitive behavioural group intervention targeting perfectionism is efficacious in reducing perfectionism in adults with anorexia nervosa in an inpatient setting.
  
  
  METHODS
  Adults with anorexia nervosa received a group perfectionism intervention in an inpatient setting. Self-report and patient satisfaction questionnaires were completed at the beginning of the first session and end of the last session.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Significant changes of moderate effect size were observed for overall perfectionism, concern over mistakes and personal standards dimensions of perfectionism following participation in the group. These changes were found to be independent of change in body mass index.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A group cognitive behavioural approach appears to be efficacious in reducing perfectionism in adults with anorexia nervosa.
authors.affiliation: King's College London, Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK.
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lloyd
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fleming
authors.forename: Ulrike
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Schmidt
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tchanturia
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D015992:Body Mass Index; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010551:Personality; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D057566:Self Report; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: anorexia nervosa; cognitive behavioural therapy; group therapy; inpatient treatment; perfectionism