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Eat Disord. 2009 Jan-Feb;17(1):72-88. doi: 10.1080/10640260802570130.

A pilot study of a family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa: 18- and 36-month follow-ups.

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Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, Orebro University, Orebro Anorexia-Bulimia Unit, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Centre, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.

Abstract

The current study evaluated the outcome of family-based treatment for female adolescents with anorexia nervosa (N = 32), at the Anorexia-Bulimia Outpatient Unit in Göteborg, Sweden. Patients/parents were assessed pre-treatment, at 18- and 36-month follow-ups concerning eating disorder symptoms, general psychopathology, family climate and BMI. At the 36-month follow-up, 75% of the patients were in full remission with reduction in eating disorder symptoms and internalizing problems and they experienced a less distant and chaotic atmosphere in their families. These results show that family-based treatment appears to be effective in adolescent anorexia nervosa patients regarding areas examined in this study.

PMID:
19105062
DOI:
10.1080/10640260802570130
[Indexed for MEDLINE]

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