Relationships between compulsive exercise, quality of life, psychological distress and motivation to change in adults with anorexia nervosa

ConclusionsThese results indicate compulsive exercise is moderately associated with poorer QoL and weakly associated with higher distress. Targeting compulsive exercise in the treatment of anorexia nervosa may help reduce the burden of illness and improve patients ’ engagement in treatment.Trial registrationACTRN12610000585022. Taking a LEAP forward in the treatment of anorexia nervosa: a randomized controlled trial. NHMRC grant: 634922.
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research