Can people with longstanding bulimia nervosa suffer from severe and enduring eating disorder? A qualitative study

To interview a series of individuals with bulimia nervosa of longstanding to establish their symptoms and examine the suggestion, using qualitative analysis, that the term "Severe and Enduring Bulimia Nervosa (SEED-BN)" might be appropriate and helpful. 12 participants with Bulimia Nervosa...

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Published in:Journal of eating disorders 2024-12, Vol.12 (1), p.204
Main Authors: Robinson, Paul H, Guidetti, Giulia, Kasriel, Jessica, Khawandanah, Jomana, Hughes, Maxine, Hachem, Zeinab
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bulimia
Domestic relations
Family
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
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Summary:To interview a series of individuals with bulimia nervosa of longstanding to establish their symptoms and examine the suggestion, using qualitative analysis, that the term "Severe and Enduring Bulimia Nervosa (SEED-BN)" might be appropriate and helpful. 12 participants with Bulimia Nervosa, one male, were interviewed with the help of an interview guide. Interviews were recorded and transcribed. Transcripts were analysed using Thematic Analysis. Participants with Bulimia Nervosa described serious problems in many realms, especially social, psychological, family and relationships. Bulimia nervosa of long duration is associated with many serious symptoms. It seems likely that recognition of long-standing bulimia nervosa as a severe and enduring eating disorder could encourage clinicians and families to pay attention to the wide variety of problems suffered by this group. Further research is required to examine this proposal.
ISSN:2050-2974
2050-2974
DOI:10.1186/s40337-024-01161-2