RESEARCH ON THE PSYCHOTHERAPY OF BULIMIA-NERVOSA - HALF EMPTY OR HALFFULL

Authors
MITCHELL JE HOBERMAN HN PETERSON CB MUSSELL M PYLE RL
Citation
Je. Mitchell et al., RESEARCH ON THE PSYCHOTHERAPY OF BULIMIA-NERVOSA - HALF EMPTY OR HALFFULL, The International journal of eating disorders, 20(3), 1996, pp. 219-229
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology, Clinical",Psychiatry,Psychology,"Nutrition & Dietetics",Psychiatry
Journal title
The International journal of eating disorders → ACNP
ISSN journal
02763478
Volume
20
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
219 - 229
Database
ISI
SICI code
0276-3478(1996)20:3<219:ROTPOB>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Objective: The current status of the research knowledge on the psychot herapy of bulimia nervosa is reviewed. Methods: Published studies usin g randomization to treatment are discussed. Results: The existing rese arch data speak convincingly to the efficacy of cognitive behavioral t reatment (CBT); however, certain important questions remain unanswered . Discussion: The current deficiencies in the field are underscored. ( C) 1996 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.