Objective: In a study comparing eight sessions of fortnightly guided self-c
hange (GSC) with 16 sessions of weekly cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in
bulimia nervosa (BN) we examined pre-treatment predictors of outcome.
Method: Stepwise regression analyses were performed.
Results: In the GSC group, a lower pre-treatment binge frequency predicted
better outcome at the end of treatment and at follow-up. In the CBT group,
previous psychiatric disorder, absence of baseline depression and comorbidi
ty Predicted better outcome at the end of therapy and there was a trend for
depression at baseline to predict a worse outcome at follow-up.
Conclusion: Those with more frequent bingeing may require a more intensive
intervention than guided self-care. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, L
td and Eating Disorders Association.