Demet Aygün Ari, Melis Pehlivantürk Kizilkan, Orhan Derman, Sinem Akgül
{"title":"Menstrual characteristics of atypical anorexia nervosa","authors":"Demet Aygün Ari, Melis Pehlivantürk Kizilkan, Orhan Derman, Sinem Akgül","doi":"10.1002/erv.3065","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3065","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>While menstrual irregularities are acknowledged in restrictive-type eating disorders (EDs), the menstrual characteristics specific to atypical anorexia nervosa (AAN) remain inadequately defined. This study aims to compare the menstrual features of anorexia nervosa (AN) and AAN.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Adolescents diagnosed with AN or AAN who exhibited secondary amenorrhoea at presentation and had their menstrual cycles restored during follow-up were eligible for this study. Clinical and menstrual data at admission and during follow-up were obtained from patient files, and compared between the AN and AAN cohorts.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study included a total of 77 patients (38 with AN and 39 with AAN). The extent of weight loss and the disease duration until the onset of amenorrhoea were comparable in the two groups. However, the duration of illness and the time since the last menstrual period at admission were shorter in the AAN group. Moreover, amenorrhoea manifested at a higher body mass index, and the return of menses occurred more rapidly with less weight gain in the AAN group after the onset of clinical follow-up. Additionally, the AAN group exhibited a shorter overall duration of amenorrhoea.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study highlights the significance of recognising amenorrhoea in restrictive disorders, even when individuals maintain a normal weight. The faster return of menstrual cycles and shorter duration of amenorrhoea observed in adolescents with AAN emphasise the significance of early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment. Regardless of the patient's presenting complaint and weight status, obtaining a comprehensive ED history is essential when addressing concerns regarding amenorrhoea or menstrual irregularities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139547491","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}
Megan L. Wilkinson, Stephanie M. Manasse, Adrienne S. Juarascio
{"title":"Affect trajectories surrounding binge eating episodes and heavy drinking episodes in adults with binge-spectrum eating disorders","authors":"Megan L. Wilkinson, Stephanie M. Manasse, Adrienne S. Juarascio","doi":"10.1002/erv.3067","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3067","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The comorbidity of binge eating and heavy drinking (BE + HD) is concerning due to high prevalence and associated consequences. Affective pathways may maintain BE + HD, yet more micro-level research is needed. This study used ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to examine between-person and day-level relationships between positive and negative affect and binge eating or heavy drinking episodes in BE + HD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Participants (<i>N</i> = 53) were adults with binge-spectrum eating disorders who completed between 7 and 14 days of EMA prior to a treatment for binge eating.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Anxiety was highest on days with both binge eating and heavy drinking, while excitement and confidence were highest on days with only heavy drinking episodes for BE + HD. Global negative affect was relatively stable surrounding binge eating episodes. Guilt significantly increased prior to binge eating, and sadness significantly decreased following binge eating. Global positive affect significantly decreased prior to and stopped decreasing following heavy drinking episodes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Results support binge eating being negatively reinforced by specific aspects of negative affect, while heavy drinking may be positively reinforced by global positive affect for individuals with BE + HD. Clinicians should incorporate interventions that focus on specific negative affect dimensions and that promote alternative rewarding activities besides heavy drinking.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139547446","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}
{"title":"On the prevalence of ‘food addiction’ in persons with bulimia nervosa","authors":"Adrian Meule","doi":"10.1002/erv.3061","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3061","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A meta-analysis by Praxedes and colleagues published in this journal reports that the prevalence of ‘food addiction’ as measured with the Yale Food Addiction Scale is lower than 50% in persons with bulimia nervosa and higher in persons with binge eating disorder. However, closely examining the supplementary material of that article reveals that these numbers cannot possibly be correct. Instead, most studies indicate that the prevalence of ‘food addiction’ is higher than 80% in persons with bulimia nervosa and, thus, higher than in persons with other eating disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/erv.3061","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139418299","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}
Başak İnce, Matthew D. Phillips, Zohra Zenasni, James Shearer, Bethan Dalton, Madeleine Irish, Daniela Mercado, Hannah Webb, Catherine McCombie, Katie Au, Nikola Kern, Sam Clark-Stone, Frances Connan, A. Louise Johnston, Stanimira Lazarova, Ewa Zadeh, Ciarán Newell, Tayeem Pathan, Jackie Wales, Rebecca Cashmore, Sandra Marshall, Jon Arcelus, Paul Robinson, Sarah Byford, Sabine Landau, Vanessa Lawrence, Hubertus Himmerich, Janet Treasure, Ulrike Schmidt
{"title":"Autopsy of a failed trial part 2: Outcomes, challenges, and lessons learnt from the DAISIES trial","authors":"Başak İnce, Matthew D. Phillips, Zohra Zenasni, James Shearer, Bethan Dalton, Madeleine Irish, Daniela Mercado, Hannah Webb, Catherine McCombie, Katie Au, Nikola Kern, Sam Clark-Stone, Frances Connan, A. Louise Johnston, Stanimira Lazarova, Ewa Zadeh, Ciarán Newell, Tayeem Pathan, Jackie Wales, Rebecca Cashmore, Sandra Marshall, Jon Arcelus, Paul Robinson, Sarah Byford, Sabine Landau, Vanessa Lawrence, Hubertus Himmerich, Janet Treasure, Ulrike Schmidt","doi":"10.1002/erv.3058","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3058","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The relative merits of inpatient or day-treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa (AN) are unknown. The DAISIES trial aimed to establish the non-inferiority of a stepped-care day patient treatment (DPT) approach versus inpatient treatment as usual (IP-TAU) for improving body mass index (BMI) at 12 months in adults with AN. The trial was terminated due to poor recruitment. This paper presents outcomes and investigates the reasons behind the trial's failure.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fifteen patients with AN (of 53 approached) participated and were followed-up to 6 or 12 months. Summary statistics were calculated due to low sample size, and qualitative data concerning treatment experiences were analysed using thematic analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>At baseline, participants in both trial arms rated stepped-care DPT as more acceptable. At 12 months, participants' BMIs had increased in both trial arms. Qualitative analysis highlighted valued and challenging aspects of care across settings. Only 6/12 sites opened for recruitment. Among patients approached, the most common reason for declining participation was their treatment preference (<i>n</i> = 12/38).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>No conclusions can be drawn concerning the effectiveness of IP-TAU and stepped-care DPT, but the latter was perceived more positively. Patient-related, service-related and systemic factors (COVID-19) contributed to the trial's failure. Lessons learnt can inform future studies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/erv.3058","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138743379","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}
Melissa J. Pehlivan, Bethany Rodgers, Jasmin Schlage, Sarah Maguire, Jane Miskovic-Wheatley
{"title":"Characteristics, correlates of burden and support service use of a help-seeking carers of loved ones with an eating disorder","authors":"Melissa J. Pehlivan, Bethany Rodgers, Jasmin Schlage, Sarah Maguire, Jane Miskovic-Wheatley","doi":"10.1002/erv.3059","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3059","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Carers, vital in the care of individuals with an eating disorder (ED), experience substantial caregiving burden and unmet needs. This study aims to identify factors which contribute to the burden experienced by carers of a loved one with an ED and their support service usage.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Carers (<i>N</i> = 245) completed an online questionnaire assessing demographic, carer-specific, individual and ED factors. Multivariate relationships with caregiving burden were examined using forwards elimination to produce a parsimonious model of carer burden.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The final model, consisting of caregiving factors (e.g., relationship type, skills), carer mental health) and loved one wellbeing (i.e., purging symptoms, depression/self-harm/suicidality) explained a large proportion (62%) of the variance in carers' burden. Carer mental health, caregiving skills and relationship type (e.g., parent, spouse, sibling) were key predictors of carers' burden. Nearly a third of carers had not used any carer support services, yet most carers expressed an interest in such services.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Caregiving burden is determined by experiences and skills of the carer as well as the person they are caring for. Carer support services should continue to address the general wellbeing of carers and caregiver skills. Research into the barriers to carer support uptake is needed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/erv.3059","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138681880","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}
Esme Fabry, Daniel B. Fassnacht, Rachael Ford, Nicholas R. Burns, Anne E. O'Shea, Kathina Ali
{"title":"The role of self-reliance and denial in the help-seeking process for eating disorders among university students","authors":"Esme Fabry, Daniel B. Fassnacht, Rachael Ford, Nicholas R. Burns, Anne E. O'Shea, Kathina Ali","doi":"10.1002/erv.3052","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3052","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigated how self-reliance and denial influence the relationship between help-seeking attitudes and behaviour.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Australian university students (<i>N</i> = 406) completed an online survey and females with elevated eating disorder (ED) concerns and high impairment were included in the study (<i>N</i> = 137). Participants completed measures of help-seeking attitudes, perceived barriers, and actual help-seeking behaviour. Via moderated logistic regression, we examined self-reliance and denial as perceived barriers to help-seeking.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Of the total sample, over 33.7% of university students reported substantial ED concerns and impairment of whom 65.0% believed they needed help. While a majority reported that help-seeking would be useful (85.4%), only a minority of participants had sought professional help for their concerns (38.7%). Self-reliance and denial were frequently endorsed barriers and moderated the relationship between help-seeking attitudes and behaviours.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>ED concerns are common among university students and perceived barriers play a moderating role between attitudes and help-seeking. Future prevention and early intervention programs should address students' denial, while the importance of reaching out for professional help (rather than relying on themselves) could be highlighted with peer support.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/erv.3052","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138568758","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":"Implementation of an all-age eating disorders service in the National health service in England: The Dorset experience.","authors":"Ciarán Newell","doi":"10.1002/erv.3055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.3055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article provides a commentary on the development of an integrated all-age eating disorders service in the Eating disorders service within the NHS in Dorset. Previously separate services existed for those under the age of 18 and those age 18 and over. The change from traditional age based services to the all age service was prompted by the observed problems with transitions for patients, their families and the service such as discontinuities in care, and distress to patients and families. In addition the literature on transitions although limited in eating disorders showed that patient and carer perspectives were mostly negative about transitions. The aim was to create an all-age service working with patients of different ages, through developing the competencies of the team to appropriately meet the needs of the all age population. This paper describes the context and rationale for this change, its implementation using the organisational change policy approach to service transformation, including addressing the concerns of the stakeholders (patients, carers, staff, and mental health service commissioners), as well as observed changes in the service and its development. Since the all-age service started in 2016, new research has become available on both the improvement of the transition experience and the potential advantages of all-age services and relevant aspects are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138478989","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}
{"title":"Latent classes of alcohol and cannabis use among adults with binge-spectrum eating disorders: Associations with eating disorder symptom severity and personality features","authors":"M. L. Wilkinson, N. Karbassi, A. S. Juarascio","doi":"10.1002/erv.3056","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3056","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Alcohol and cannabis use are prevalent among individuals with binge-spectrum eating disorders (B-ED) and vary in terms of frequency and associated problems. The current study aimed to identify latent classes of alcohol and cannabis use patterns among B-ED and examine associations between latent classes and demographic characteristics, eating disorder symptoms, and personality features.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Participants (<i>N</i> = 236) were treatment-seeking adults with B-ED who completed a clinical interview of eating pathology and self-report measures of alcohol and cannabis use in the past 3 months, alcohol and cannabis-related problems, and personality features (i.e., impulsivity, affect lability).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Latent class analysis identified three heterogeneous classes, labelled as (a) Low Alcohol, (b) Moderate Drinking and Problems with Occasional Cannabis Use, and (c) No Alcohol and Cannabis Use. Latent classes significantly differed in terms of substance use engagement and problems, demographic characteristics, dietary restraint, impulsive personality features, and affect lability.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Study findings support heterogeneity in alcohol and cannabis use among B-ED and suggest patient characteristics and clinical severity associated with specific substance use presentations. Future research should replicate results using larger, diverse samples engaging in a broader range of alcohol and cannabis use symptoms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138463622","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}
Susanne Cambi, Marco Solcà, Nadia Micali, Cristina Berchio
{"title":"Cardiac interoception in Anorexia Nervosa: A resting-state heartbeat-evoked potential study","authors":"Susanne Cambi, Marco Solcà, Nadia Micali, Cristina Berchio","doi":"10.1002/erv.3049","DOIUrl":"10.1002/erv.3049","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A deficit in interoception - the ability to perceive, interpret and integrate afferent signals about the physiological state of the body - has been shown in Anorexia Nervosa (AN), and linked to altered hunger sensations, body dysmorphia, and abnormal emotional awareness.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The present high-density electroencephalography (hdEEG) study aims to assess cardiac interoception in AN and to investigate its neural correlates, using an objective neurophysiological measure.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Heartbeat-evoked potentials (HEPs) were computed from 5 min of resting-state EEG and electrocardiogram (ECG) data and compared between individuals with AN (<i>N</i> = 22) and healthy controls (HC) (<i>N</i> = 19) with waveform, topographic, and source imaging analyses.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Differences in the cortical representation of heartbeats were present between AN and HC at a time window of 332–348 ms after the ECG R-peak. Source imaging analyses revealed a right-sided hypoactivation in AN of brain regions linked to interoceptive processing, such as the anterior cingulate and orbitofrontal areas.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study using hdEEG to localise the underlying sources of HEPs in AN. Results point to altered interoceptive processing during resting-state in AN. As our participants had a short duration of illness, this might not be the consequence of prolonged starvation. Interventions targeted at interoception could provide an additional tool to facilitate recovery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":48117,"journal":{"name":"European Eating Disorders Review","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/erv.3049","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138446647","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}