Sophie L. Berry, Amy L. Burton, Kris Rogers, Carissa M. Lee, David M. Berle
{"title":"A systematic review and meta-analysis of eating disorder preventative interventions in schools","authors":"Sophie L. Berry, Amy L. Burton, Kris Rogers, Carissa M. Lee, David M. Berle","doi":"10.1002/erv.3149","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3149","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Adolescents are particularly susceptible to developing an eating disorder (ED). Therefore, schools are in a unique position to assist in the prevention of EDs for this vulnerable group. To ascertain the current evidence-base for school-based ED prevention efforts, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials that delivered a school-based ED prevention intervention and assessed the impact these interventions had on ED symptomatology.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Electronic databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus and CENTRAL) were searched for published randomised controlled trials of school-based ED prevention interventions from inception to 2024. Twelve studies from 11 articles were identified with 7935 participants (mean ages ranging from 12 to 17). Of these studies, six were included in meta-analyses.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Media literacy and dissonance-based interventions reported small to medium effects for ED symptomatology compared to controls at post-intervention. At three-to-six-month follow-up, intervention groups reported small negative to medium-sized positive effects compared to control groups on eating disorder symptomatology.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While school-based ED prevention interventions can effectively reduce ED symptomatology post-intervention, the programs analysed in this review do not reliably demonstrate effectiveness across groups and time. Future research should build upon current interventions to increase effectiveness and include long-term follow-ups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"390-410"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786946/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142639813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karin Dahlin, Kajsa Järvholm, Sandra Rydberg Dobrescu, Jovanna Dahlgren, Elisabet Wentz
{"title":"Neuropsychological profile in young girls at high risk of developing anorexia nervosa","authors":"Karin Dahlin, Kajsa Järvholm, Sandra Rydberg Dobrescu, Jovanna Dahlgren, Elisabet Wentz","doi":"10.1002/erv.3151","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3151","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Previous research has shown anorexia nervosa (AN) to be associated with a specific neuropsychological profile, including set-shifting and central coherence deviances. A similar profile has been shown in adult unaffected relatives. The aim of this study was to examine whether poor set-shifting and central coherence abilities could be detected in children at high risk of developing AN.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty-eight biological healthy daughters of women with previous or current AN and 42 biological daughters of healthy women, all between six and 12 years of age, participated in the study. A neuropsychological test battery (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, Trail Making Test and Rey Complex Figure Test) was used to assess set-shifting and central coherence abilities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>No differences in set-shifting or central coherence performance were detected between the high-risk group and the comparison group. Adjustments for age and intelligence quotient (IQ) did not affect the results.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our results did not support the notion of preexisting neuropsychological deficits in AN-related cognitive domains among high-risk girls.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"411-425"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786944/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142639816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond body image: Self-face recognition and negative self-face evaluations in women at high risk for an eating disorder","authors":"Jade Portingale, Isabel Krug, David Butler","doi":"10.1002/erv.3150","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3150","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Although one's face represents a core aspect of one's physical appearance, it remains underexplored in eating disorder (ED) populations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The current study examined whether self-face recognition accuracy and evaluations differ in those at high (vs. low) ED risk. We also explored whether recognition accuracy and evaluations are related, and whether this relationship is moderated by ED risk status.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials & Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Participants included 222 women of East/Southeast Asian (61%) and Caucasian (39%) ethnicity, stratified into low-ED-risk (<i>n</i> = 124) and high-ED-risk (<i>n</i> = 98). Participants completed measures of self-face recognition accuracy (difficulty recognizing their face and sensitivity to seeing their facial image) and evaluations (including perceived facial adiposity and attractiveness, and head dissatisfaction).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Partially consistent with hypotheses, regression analyses revealed that participants at high (vs. low) risk showed poorer self-face recognition accuracy (greater difficulty) and more negative self-face evaluations (higher perceived adiposity, lower perceived attractiveness, greater head dissatisfaction). However, ED risk was not significantly associated with self-face recognition sensitivity. Inconsistent with expectations, whilst greater self-face recognition difficulty was associated with more negative self-face evaluations, ED risk failed to moderate such effects.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion & Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings suggest the potential value of considering face and body image disturbances in ED research and interventions. Further research is encouraged.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"374-389"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142630616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea M. Schumacher, Armita Tschitsaz, Stefan Lerch, Andrea Wyssen, Franziska Schlensog-Schuster, Ines Mürner-Lavanchy, Julian Koenig, Marialuisa Cavelti, Michael Kaess
{"title":"Impairments in personality functioning in adolescents with anorexia nervosa","authors":"Andrea M. Schumacher, Armita Tschitsaz, Stefan Lerch, Andrea Wyssen, Franziska Schlensog-Schuster, Ines Mürner-Lavanchy, Julian Koenig, Marialuisa Cavelti, Michael Kaess","doi":"10.1002/erv.3146","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3146","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Impairments in personality functioning (PF) according to the Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) may affect anorexia nervosa (AN) and its treatment. However, PF impairments in adolescents with AN have not been studied. This case-control study analysed PF impairments in adolescent inpatients suffering from AN compared to a clinical control group (CC) and investigated the relationship of PF with AN severity.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Adolescent patients with AN (<i>n</i> = 43) and CC (<i>n</i> = 127) were matched by age, sex, and global functioning. Validated interviews were applied to assess impairments in PF (Semi-Structured Interview for Personality Functioning, STiP-5.1) and severity of AN (Eating Disorder Examination, EDE), as well as weight measures. Group comparisons of PF impairment and the relationship between PF impairment and AN severity were analysed using multiple linear regression.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>AN patients showed greater impairment in the facet ‘<i>self-esteem</i>’ (<i>p</i> = 0.033, Cohen's <i>f</i><sup><i>2</i></sup> = 0.036) than CC. In AN patients, impairments in the domain ‘<i>self-functioning’</i> (<i>p</i> = 0.003, Cohen's <i>f</i><sup><i>2</i></sup> = 0.254) and its underlying element ‘<i>identity</i>’ (<i>p</i> = 0.016, Cohen's <i>f</i><sup><i>2</i></sup> = 0.172) were associated with AN severity (EDE). Additionally, higher impairments in two facets of ‘<i>empathy</i>’ (<i>p</i> = 0.019, Cohen's <i>f</i><sup><i>2</i></sup> = 0.223) and ‘<i>intimacy</i>’ (<i>p</i> = 0.026, Cohen's <i>f</i><sup><i>2</i></sup> = 0.199) were associated with higher AN severity (lower BMI percentiles).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These results support theoretical frameworks of AN and highlight the importance of PF impairments in understanding and treating AN. Future research should investigate how impairments in PF affect AN development and treatment response through longitudinal studies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"360-373"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786945/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142523360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna L. Dieffenbacher, Adrian Meule, Ulrich Voderholzer
{"title":"Purging frequency and number of purging methods as indicators of severity in bulimia nervosa: Interactive effects with binge eating episodes","authors":"Anna L. Dieffenbacher, Adrian Meule, Ulrich Voderholzer","doi":"10.1002/erv.3147","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3147","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5, severity of bulimia nervosa (BN) is defined by the frequency of purging behaviour. Previous research suggests the number of purging methods as an alternative rating. The current analysis investigated characteristics (sociodemographic and treatment-related variables, body mass index [BMI], eating disorder-specific and general psychopathology) of persons with BN as a function of purging frequency and number of purging methods in order to examine which approach might be better suited for indicating severity of BN.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Two-hundred and sixty-one persons (98.5% female; mean age 25.2 years, SD = 9.41; mean BMI 22.0 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, SD = 3.79) with BN completed self-report questionnaires on eating disorder-specific and general psychopathology at admission to inpatient (<i>n</i> = 214) or daypatient (<i>n</i> = 47) treatment.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Higher severity based on either purging frequency or number of purging methods tended to relate to lower BMI and higher eating disorder-specific and general psychopathology. In addition, binge-eating frequency differentially related to eating disorder-specific and general psychopathology as a function of severity groups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study partially supports the utility of both purging frequency and the number of purging methods as indicators of severity in persons with BN. However, focussing only on purging behaviours may be short-sighted as it appears necessary to consider the number of binge-eating episodes as well when evaluating severity of BN.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"343-359"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786931/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510544","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Eating disorder debut cases during COVID-19 lockdown in adults. Exploring differences in treatment outcome contrasting with pre-pandemic onset cases","authors":"Lucero Munguía, Isabel Baenas, Roser Granero, Noriaki Ohsako, Anahí Gaspar-Pérez, Iván Perales, Magda Rosinska, Isabel Sánchez-Díaz, Jessica Jiménez-Del Toro, Jessica Sánchez-González, Jon Arcelus, Georgios Paslakis, Susana Jiménez-Murcia, Fernando Fernández-Aranda","doi":"10.1002/erv.3142","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3142","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Despite an increase in eating disorder (ED) cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are limited longitudinal studies exploring treatment outcomes. The aims of the present study were: (1) to compare the clinical features of patients with EDs whose onset was during the COVID-19 lockdown (pandemic cohort) against patients with EDs whose onset was prior to the pandemic (pre-pandemic cohort) and, (2) to compare therapy responses between the cohorts.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The sample consisted of 115 adult women with an ED. <i>N</i> = 37 new ED cases (pandemic cohort) were diagnosed and included in the study during the pandemic (May 2020–May 2021); these patients did not have any previous history of an ED. We also included <i>N</i> = 78 ED cases (pre-pandemic cohort) diagnosed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic breakout (prior to March 2020). All ED subtypes were considered in both groups and several clinical variables were assessed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>At baseline, pandemic cohort reported lower levels of impulsivity and higher emotional regulation capacities than the pre-pandemic cohort; however, no differences were found in aspects of general psychopathology and ED related severity. Following treatment, the pandemic cohort showed higher rates of good outcome and lower rates of dropouts than the pre-pandemic cohort.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Although both cohorts showed similar ED-related symptoms and general psychopathology scores, treatment outcomes were more favourable in the pandemic cohort.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"304-317"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786939/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pia Burger, Rosita W. Bos, Joyce Maas, Mladena Simeunovic-Ostojic, Reinoud J. B. J. Gemke
{"title":"Sleep disturbances in anorexia nervosa","authors":"Pia Burger, Rosita W. Bos, Joyce Maas, Mladena Simeunovic-Ostojic, Reinoud J. B. J. Gemke","doi":"10.1002/erv.3148","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3148","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sleep is crucial for physical and psychological health, and disturbances are closely linked to psychiatric disorders, making their management essential for improving treatment outcomes and preventing relapse. Although sleep disturbances are implicated in psychopathology of eating disorders, its role in anorexia nervosa (AN) remains unclear. This review aimed to characterise sleep in AN.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A systematic search was conducted in four scientific databases, including papers from inception to 25 May 2024. A machine learning algorithm (ASReview) was utilised to screen titles and abstracts for eligibility. Sleep quantity, architecture, and quality were investigated. Meta-analyses were conducted to investigate the difference between patients with AN and healthy controls (HC) in total sleep time (TST), wake after sleep onset (WASO), sleep onset latency (SOL), sleep efficiency, Sleep Stage 1, 2, slow wave sleep, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and REM latency. Certainty of evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Out of 67 potentially eligible papers, 31 were included in this review, with 15 in the meta-analyses. Statistically significant average mean differences were found for TST (−32.1 min [95% CI: −50.9, −13.4]), WASO (19.0 min [95% CI: −2.4, 40.3]), and sleep efficiency (−4.4% [95% CI: −7.9, −0.9]). Additionally, Sleep stage 1 was significantly increased (2.4% [95%-CI: 0.05, 4.7]), while REM sleep was reduced (−2.1% [95%-CI: −4.2, −0.02]). Subgroup analysis showed that TST and WASO did not improve significantly after weight restoration.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sleep in patients with AN is impaired, with lower TST and sleep efficiency, higher WASO, more time in stage 1 sleep, and less in REM. Weight restoration alone may not improve sleep. While more research is needed, substantial accompanying sleep disturbances in AN justifies addressing these in current treatment practice, also because of the chronic character of AN and importance of sleep for long term (mental) health.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"318-342"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786938/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nora M. Laskowski, Gerrit Brandt, Cristina Ballero Reque, Luisa Sabel, Marie Pahlenkemper, Christopher Zaiser, Georgios Paslakis
{"title":"The collateral effects of the COVID-19 pandemic: A gender-specific systematic review of disordered eating behaviour in the general population","authors":"Nora M. Laskowski, Gerrit Brandt, Cristina Ballero Reque, Luisa Sabel, Marie Pahlenkemper, Christopher Zaiser, Georgios Paslakis","doi":"10.1002/erv.3141","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3141","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The COVID-19 pandemic initiated public health measures, impacting mental health and exacerbating disordered eating behaviours (DEB). This study aims to fill gaps in understanding DEB in the general population during the pandemic, emphasising gender dynamics and the experiences of gender and/or sexual minority (SGM) individuals.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A systematic literature review followed PRISMA guidelines to investigate DEB during the pandemic, focusing on gender-sensitive analyses and SGM populations. Outcomes from the included studies were synthesised to identify patterns and associations related to DEB, particularly considering gender dynamics and SGM experiences.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Significant gender associations with DEB were observed, with women consistently exhibiting higher scores. SGM populations also showed elevated DEB symptoms. Longitudinal studies indicated changes in DEB over time, with some decreases observed among men.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The review underscores significant gender differences in DEB during the pandemic, with women exhibiting higher symptom levels. Lockdown measures had nuanced impacts on DEB, varying across studies. Various factors including pandemic-related stressors influenced DEB. Consideration of these factors can inform tailored interventions for DEB in the general population. Overall, the review enhances our understanding of how gender intersects with the pandemic's impact on DEB, emphasising the need for diverse approaches to address these behaviours.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"254-288"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786942/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Severity levels of anorexia nervosa and atypical anorexia nervosa in a Korean cohort","authors":"Youl-Ri Kim, Zhen An, Janet Treasure","doi":"10.1002/erv.3145","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3145","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Despite its potential for informing tailored treatments, the severity of eating disorders (EDs) lacks clear conceptualisation. The present retrospective cohort study examined the clinical validity and utility of severity specifiers for anorexia nervosa (AN) and atypical AN in a Korean population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Data from 696 Korean outpatients with AN or atypical AN were analysed. Severity criteria for AN from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, and the Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED) guidance were used. Severity criteria applied for atypical AN were the frequency of intermittent fasting (ED Diagnostic Scale item 17), Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire global scores, and the degree of weight suppression.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Prevalence of extreme cases of AN in our cohort was higher than in Western populations in previous studies. MEED guidance further subclassified extreme AN, revealing distinct psychopathological profiles across severity levels. The proposed severity classification for atypical AN based on the weight loss behaviour of intermittent fasting showed merit.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings suggest a potential need for a more nuanced AN severity classification that better represents severe medical aspects and encompasses cultural and ethnic diversities. In atypical AN, there is a need to examine severity indices measuring pathological behaviours.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"289-303"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786929/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sofie M. Rasmussen, Loa Clausen, Astrid D. Højgaard, Maria L. Pop, Mikkel K. Kjeldsen, Jeanie M. Egedal, Gry Kjærsdam Telléus
{"title":"Transgender and gender-diverse identity in patients with eating disorders: A national cross-sectional study","authors":"Sofie M. Rasmussen, Loa Clausen, Astrid D. Højgaard, Maria L. Pop, Mikkel K. Kjeldsen, Jeanie M. Egedal, Gry Kjærsdam Telléus","doi":"10.1002/erv.3143","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3143","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This national study aimed to estimate the prevalence of the transgender and gender-diverse identity and to assess the level of gender congruence, body dissatisfaction and quality of life among patients with eating disorders in Denmark.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Patients with eating disorders were compared to a matched non-clinical comparison group. The survey included the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire and assessment of body dissatisfaction, gender congruence and quality of life.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In total 568 patients with eating disorders and 538 individuals from the non-clinical comparison group were included. The prevalence of individuals identifying as transgender or gender-diverse was 4.50% (<i>n</i> = 20) among patients with eating disorders, and 6.23% (<i>n</i> = 23) in the non-clinical comparison group (<i>p</i>-value = 0.276). The transgender and gender-diverse individuals with eating disorders showed no statistically significant differences in eating disorder symptomatology compared to the cisgender individuals with eating disorders; however, they reported significantly more body dissatisfaction, less gender congruence and lower quality of life.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The prevalence of transgender and gender-diverse individuals did not differ between patients with eating disorders and the non-clinical comparison group; however, transgender and gender-diverse individuals with eating disorders may be characterised by pronounced body dissatisfaction and low quality of life.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":"33 2","pages":"239-253"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11786936/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}