Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to provide pilot clinical data on the effectiveness of an intensive outpatient treatment model for adolescent eating disorders that combines Maudsley-based family therapy and group dialectical behavior therapy skills training. METHOD: Measures of physical and psychological status were gathered upon admission, discharge, and at 3 follow-up intervals. RESULTS: Adolescents who completed the program gained a significant amount of weight and experienced a significant decrease in eating disorder psychopathology. At the 1-year follow-up, 64% of adolescents were weight restored and menstruating normally. Measures of eating disorder psychopathology continued to improve up to a year after treatment. CONCLUSIONS: This pilot, multimodal program warrants further investigation and may be an effective intermediate level of care treatment option for adolescent eating disorders.
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Authors | Jennifer A Y Johnston, Jesine S X O'Gara, Stuart L Koman, Christina Wood Baker, Drew A Anderson |
Journal | Journal of clinical psychology
(J Clin Psychol)
Vol. 71
Issue 6
Pg. 527-43
(Jun 2015)
ISSN: 1097-4679 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25867492
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adolescent Behavior
(psychology)
- Behavior Therapy
(methods)
- Child
- Family Therapy
(methods)
- Feeding and Eating Disorders
(therapy)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Outpatients
- Pilot Projects
- Treatment Outcome
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