Irina Moroshko Master of Clinical Psychology, PhD candidate , Anita Raspovic PhD , Jintana Liu Master of Professional Psychology , Leah Brennan PhD
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Abstract
Objective
This comprehensive mixed-method review synthesised the trauma-eating disorder (trauma-ED) research across six objectives addressing; prevalence and risk, covariates, clinical characteristics, theories, lived experience, and intervention.
Methods
An umbrella review of systematic reviews, a scoping review of narrative summaries, and quality assessments were conducted.
Results
One hundred and ninety-nine publications were identified. Higher prevalence rates of childhood, later life, and marginalisation traumas were evident in ED samples compared to healthy controls. Dependant on trauma type, trauma rates in those with ED were higher or comparable to psychiatric controls. More consistent findings, larger effect sizes, and higher prevalence rates of trauma were evident in binge-purge, rather than restrictive, ED presentations. Overall, individuals experiencing trauma-ED present with greater emotional and behavioural dysregulation and more complex illness and treatment course. Several theories explaining the trauma-ED intersection received some empirical support. Few investigations examined mechanisms and treatment; no evidence on lived experience perspectives on treatment and no trauma-ED clinical practice guidelines were identified.
Discussion
The positive association between trauma and ED and the negative impact of co-existing trauma on ED illness and treatment, have been established. The clinical relevance, need, and urgency of addressing co-existing trauma in ED treatment are evident. Qualitative and intervention research is urgently needed to understand trauma-ED, elucidate lived experience perspectives on treatment, test novel treatments, and provide clinical guidance.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Psychology Review serves as a platform for substantial reviews addressing pertinent topics in clinical psychology. Encompassing a spectrum of issues, from psychopathology to behavior therapy, cognition to cognitive therapies, behavioral medicine to community mental health, assessment, and child development, the journal seeks cutting-edge papers that significantly contribute to advancing the science and/or practice of clinical psychology.
While maintaining a primary focus on topics directly related to clinical psychology, the journal occasionally features reviews on psychophysiology, learning therapy, experimental psychopathology, and social psychology, provided they demonstrate a clear connection to research or practice in clinical psychology. Integrative literature reviews and summaries of innovative ongoing clinical research programs find a place within its pages. However, reports on individual research studies and theoretical treatises or clinical guides lacking an empirical base are deemed inappropriate for publication.