Psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the functionality appreciation scale
ConclusionsThese results support the psychometric properties of the Spanish FAS and demonstrate the importance of the appreciation of functionality in relation to a healthier body image and psychological wellbeing. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - April 25, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Psilocybin therapy and anorexia nervosa: a narrative review of safety considerations for researchers and clinicians
ConclusionEarly evidence suggests that psilocybin therapy is well-tolerated in individuals with AN. Understanding the unique medical complications of AN, and how they may be impacted by common physiologic adverse effects of psilocybin administration, leads to tailored risk mitigation strategies to enhance safety and tolerability of this novel intervention. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - April 24, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Severe enduring anorexia nervosa (SE-AN) treatment options and their effectiveness: a review of literature
Conclusions SE-AN patients are predicted to encounter both medical complications and psychological distress of increasing severity that will inevitably affect their quality of life; to our knowledge, research evidence on treatment options for SE-AN remains limited, and the methodological quality of studies is generally low. These findings denote the need to focus future research efforts on effective treatment strategies specific to long-lasting EDs. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - April 23, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Meal support intervention for eating disorders: a mixed-methods systematic review
DiscussionMeal support intervention is potentially suitable and beneficial for patients of various age groups and eating disorder diagnoses. Due to the lack of consistent approaches, it is apparent there is no standardised framework and manualised approach. This highlights the need for the development of a co-designed approach, adequate training, and rigorous evaluation. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - April 22, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Reducing anti-fat bias toward the self and others: a randomized controlled trial
AbstractDespite strong evidence linking anti-fat bias directed toward others with markers of self-directed anti-fat bias, there is a dearth of theory-based research examining the cognitive pathways underlying this relationship, and existing bias-reduction intervention efforts have thus far been conducted with exclusive focus on one domain or the other. Cognitive dissonance (CD)-based interventions have been identified as viable for reducing anti-fat bias directed toward the self and others. However, no study has yet examined whether the effects of these domain-specific interventions (e.g., anti-fat bias towards the self) e...
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - April 18, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Clinician perspectives of the implementation of an early intervention service for eating disorders in England: a mixed method study
ConclusionsPositive attitudes towards early intervention for EDs increased enthusiasm and engagement with the model. Features of the model and its implementation were effective at developing adopter commitment and capabilities. However, there were aspects of the model and its implementation which require attention in the future (e.g., capacity and the potential impact on the wider service). (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - April 5, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Eating disorders and social media use among college students in Japan and China: a brief cross-sectional survey
ConclusionsIt is important to consider the way users engage with SNS, in addition to the SNS use intensity. Improving body esteem may reduce the risk of ED. Furthermore, it is necessary to include men in the discussion on ED in the future. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - April 4, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
The financial and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth with eating disorders, their families, clinicians and the mental health system: a mixed methods cost analysis
ConclusionsFindings demonstrate the need for increased support for youth and caregivers when accessing ED services both during crisis and non-crisis times. Additionally, attention must be given to acknowledging the experience of health professionals to support better retention and resource management as they continue to navigate challenges in the health care system. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - March 29, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Pediatric hospital utilization for patients with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder
ConclusionsOur results indicate that the volume of inpatient admissions for patients with ARFID has increased at pediatric hospitals in the U.S. since ARFID was added to ICD-10. Inpatient stays for ARFID are long and costly and associated with readmissions. It is important to identify effective and efficient treatment strategies for ARFID in the future. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - March 25, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Meeting abstracts from the 2022 ANZAED conference
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Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - March 20, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Fostering positive attitudes toward food in individuals with restrained eating: the impact of flexible food-related inhibition
AbstractIndividuals exhibiting restrained eating behaviors demonstrate increased inhibitory control when exposed to food-related stimuli, indicating the presence of an automatic food-inhibition association. Existing literature proposes that this association contributes to the devaluation of food within this population. Efforts to disrupt this association by promoting the complete elimination of the inhibition of food responses have resulted in increased food consumption but have also led to heightened food-related anxiety in individuals with restrained eating behaviors. In the current investigation, we investigated whether...
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - March 20, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Temperament impact on eating disorder symptoms and habit formation: a novel model to inform treatment
ConclusionsThis paper introduces a metaphoric model that synthesizes and integrates temperament neurobiological and trait findings with ED symptoms, habits, and client trait-based solutions. The model synthesizes and integrates different research domains to establish a brain-based foundation to inform treatment intervention. The model targets clients ’ temperament traits as central collections of innate self-expressions that could be utilized as tools to redirect client trait-syntonic ED responses into trait-syntonic productive outcomes. The brain bases of temperament and habit formation serve as a biological foundation ...
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - March 19, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Reliability generalization meta-analysis of orthorexia nervosa using the ORTO-11/12/15/R scale in all populations and language versions
ConclusionsThe ORTO scale has a relatively low pooled reliability coefficient. Alternative ON assessment tools with enhanced psychometric properties are needed. Clinicians should not base diagnoses or treatment decisions on ORTO alone. Comprehensive psychiatric assessment is essential for accurate ON evaluation. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - March 19, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
The relationship between internalised weight bias and biopsychosocial outcomes in children and youth: a systematic review
DiscussionIWB associated with adverse biopsychosocial outcomes in children and youth populations. IWB may be more clinically relevant in assessing at-risk children and youth than physical weight due to its psychosocial aspects and ability to expand beyond the scope of BMI. Research would benefit from better assessment tools designed for children and youth that accurately measure IWB. Future research should focus on increased diversity and longitudinal study designs with children and youth-specific populations. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - March 15, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Transitions from child and adolescent to adult mental health services for eating disorders: an in-depth systematic review and development of a transition framework
ConclusionsTransitions from CAMHS to AMHS appear problematic for young people with EDs and other involved stakeholders. The field stands to benefit from TRIPS, an actionable, evidence-based framework that aims to alleviate challenges of transitioning and subsequently improve ED trajectories. As a logical next step, future work should empirically test the TRIPS framework, exploring its predictive utility and clinical value. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - March 7, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
