A case series to test the acceptability, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of AVATAR therapy in anorexia nervosa
ConclusionAVATAR therapy for anorexia nervosa is feasible, acceptable and safe for patients. Larger studies are needed to test clinical efficacy.Trial registration The study was pre-registered on the clinicaltrials.gov registry (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04778423). (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 13, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Childhood hyperactivity, eating behaviours, and executive functions: Their association with the development of eating-disorder symptoms in adolescence
ConclusionsHyperactivity, overeating, cognitive inflexibility, and working memory early in life might precede the onset of eating-disorder symptoms in adolescence. Early behavioural and cognitive screening may help to identify children who are most at risk for eating disorders. This, in turn, could guide preventive interventions. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 13, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
The social epidemiology of binge-eating disorder and behaviors in early adolescents
ConclusionSeveral sociodemographic variables showed significant associations with binge-eating behaviors, which can inform targeted screening, prevention, and education campaigns for BED among early adolescents. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 13, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Anorexia nervosa during COVID-19: loss of personal control and alexithymia as important contributors to symptomatology in adolescent girls
ConclusionsThese relationships emphasize alexithymia and perceived loss of control as valuable constructs for early screenings and interventions. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 12, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Functionality appreciation is associated with improvements in positive and negative body image in patients with an eating disorder and following recovery
ConclusionsThis study showed a positive association between body functionality appreciation and positive body image and a negative association between body functionality appreciation and negative body image. Further research is required to investigate the effectiveness of interventions targeting body functionality appreciation in clinical settings. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 9, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Validating the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire for Children (DEBQ-C) among Korean children and adolescents with high weight
ConclusionThe results suggest that the Korean version of the DEBQ-C is suitable for the examination of problematic eating behaviors in Korean children and adolescents with high body weight. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 6, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Short-term effects of a multidisciplinary inpatient intensive rehabilitation treatment on body image in anorexia nervosa
ConclusionThis study highlights the positive short-term effect of a multidisciplinary inpatient intensive rehabilitation treatment on BI in AN. We encourage to design of psychological treatments focusing on the cognitive and emotional bodily representation (i.e. the body in the mind) to increase physical well-being. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 6, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
The validity of the Czech version of Body Appreciation Scale-2 for adolescents
ConclusionsThe present study provided robust evidence that supports the validity of the Czech version of Body Appreciation Scale-2 and its usability for the assessment of body appreciation in Czech adolescents. We also proposed future directions for the research on body appreciation based on the explored gender differences. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 5, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Psychotherapies for eating disorders: findings from a rapid review
ConclusionsCurrently, clinical practice is largely supported by research indicating that behavioural and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapies are most effective for the treatment of eating disorders. However, the efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions varies across studies, highlighting the need for investment and expansion of research into enhanced variants and novel psychotherapies to improve illness outcomes. There is also a pressing need for investigation into the whole range of eating disorder presentations and populations, to determine the most effective interventions. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 4, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Relationship between disgust and orthorexia nervosa and psychometric properties of the Italian Dusseldorf orthorexia scale in a general population sample
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that the Italian version of the Dusseldorf orthorexia scale (I-DOS) exhibits strong psychometric properties and can be an effective instrument for assessing ON in a general population sample. Notably, the most significant and innovative outcome was the positive correlation between ON and disgust sensitivity. As disgust has been linked to other clinical presentations, this preliminary result could serve as a foundation for future research exploring this phenomenon in greater detail. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 3, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Beyond generalized anxiety: the association of anxiety sensitivity with disordered eating
DiscussionFindings advance understanding of the role of AS in the comorbidity of anxiety and EDs, demonstrating the strong association of AS with ED pathology. These findings provide cognitive indicators for transdiagnostic therapeutic intervention in order to reduce the risk of EDs. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - October 2, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Mechanisms and predictors of menses resumption once normal weight is reached in anorexia nervosa
ConclusionsThese three hormonal tests, of which two are straightforward to perform, demonstrated a high predictive accuracy for the resumption of menstrual cycles. They could offer valuable support for the management of individuals with AN upon achieving normalized weight. Negative results from these tests could assist clinicians and patients in maintaining their efforts to attain individualized metabolic targets.Trial registrationIORG0004981. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 29, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Correction: Treating binge eating and food addiction symptoms with low-carbohydrate Ketogenic diets: a case series
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Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 29, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
A scoping literature review of the associations between highly visual social media use and eating disorders and disordered eating: a changing landscape
ConclusionsThe use of unregulated and profit-driven SM platforms can increase risk for ED. To use these HVSM platforms for positive influence, there is a need to have more transparency, and involvement of clinicians, researchers, and educators.Public significanceDue to HVSM ’s popularity among the AYA population, it is important to identify its effects on the development of DE and ED, as well as recognize any gender differences. Clinicians, parents, and other adults working with youth should be aware of HVSM’s impact on DE/ED, as described in this review. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 26, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Disordered eating behaviours and body shape dissatisfaction among adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a cross sectional study
ConclusionsThe magnitude of DEBs was high among the study participants. Body shape dissatisfaction, family history of diabetes mellitus, being in late adolescence period, diabetic complication, and nutritional status of adolescents were significantly associated with DEBs. Therefore, preventive interventions need to be designed by all relevant actors working on health promotion of young population to address factors influencing DEBs among adolescent population with diabetes. (Source: Journal of Eating Disorders)
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - September 26, 2023 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
