Preventing Symptom Progression in Women at Risk for AN: Results of a Pilot Study

Objective Despite the need, no targeted (indicated) prevention programs for women at risk for anorexia nervosa (AN) or with restrictive eating and normal body weight are available. Therefore, our aim was to develop a prevention program specific for these risk groups and to assess its feasibility and...

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Published in:European eating disorders review 2013-07, Vol.21 (4), p.323-329
Main Authors: Ohlmer, Ricarda, Jacobi, Corinna, Taylor, Craig Barr
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anorexia
anorexia nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa - prevention & control
Anorexia Nervosa - psychology
Body Image
Body mass index
Body Weight
Cognitive Therapy
Disease Progression
eating disorders
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
indicated prevention
Internet
Patient Compliance
Pilot Projects
Prevention programs
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
Women - psychology
Womens health
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Summary:Objective Despite the need, no targeted (indicated) prevention programs for women at risk for anorexia nervosa (AN) or with restrictive eating and normal body weight are available. Therefore, our aim was to develop a prevention program specific for these risk groups and to assess its feasibility and effectiveness in a pilot study. Methods Thirty‐six women selected by high weight and shape concerns, low BMI and/or high restrained eating participated in a 10‐week Internet‐based cognitive‐behavioural prevention program for AN. Results Feasibility, adherence and acceptance were assessed at post‐intervention; symptoms of disordered eating and associated psychopathology were assessed at pre‐intervention, post‐intervention, and at 6‐month follow‐up. The 32 women who finished the study completed 88% of the sessions. Satisfaction with the program was also high. AN‐specific eating and associated psychopathology improved significantly and differentially in the three weight‐related subgroups. Conclusions Overall, the results of this pilot study are promising. The efficacy of this indicated preventive intervention should be tested in a larger randomized controlled trial. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.
ISSN:1072-4133
1099-0968
DOI:10.1002/erv.2225