Inviting eating disorder patients to discuss the academic literature: a model program for psychoeducation
نویسندگان
چکیده
Background Psychoeducation initiatives in which patients read primary scientific literature have not yet been studied as a treatment intervention for eating disorders. In this paper, we discuss and evaluate the acceptability of a novel psychoeducational journal club for individuals with anorexia and bulimia nervosa in inpatient and partial hospitalization program settings. Primary literature about eating disorders is presented and discussed with patients. By presenting scientifically-supported information, our "Psychoeducational Research Group" is designed to help patients restructure disordered thoughts and encourage adherence to evidence-based treatment. Methods Using a Likert scale questionnaire (0 = not at all; 5 = very much), participants provided ratings for how much they liked the group and felt that it helped them across several domains. Results Average scores from 33 participants (26 inpatient, 7 partial hospital patients) indicated they would recommend this group to others receiving eating disorder treatment (4.8 ± 0.6). Scores also suggested patients' likeability (4.6 ± 0.8), benefit regarding challenging eating disorder thoughts (4.1 ± 1.1), improved motivation for eating behavior change (4.0 ± 1.0) and completion of prescribed nutritional plan (3.6 ± 1.0), and usefulness in working towards treatment goals (4.2 ± 0.9) associated with group participation. Conclusions Preliminary findings support the acceptability of this psychoeducational group and that it may serve as a useful adjunct to larger evidence-based programming across eating disorder treatment settings.
منابع مشابه
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MINDFULNESS -BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY ( MBCT ) ON DECREASED EATING DISORDER BEHAVIORS, PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND BODY WORTHINESS, IN TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS
Background: Type 2 diabete is a group of metabolic diseases whose common feature is elevated blood glucose levels due to defective insulin secretion, functional impairment, or both. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy on reducing the disturbed eating behaviors, psychological distress and body worthiness in patients with type 2 di...
متن کاملبررسی نقش پیشبین کمالگرایی و شاخص توده بدنی بر اختلالات خوردن با واسطهگری نارضایتی بدنی در دانشجویان دختر
Background and Objective: The eating disorder is one of the most psychological disorders in women. There are many causes of eating disorder , which include perfectionism, body mass index (BMI) and body dissatisfaction. Therefore, the aim of this study was to design and test a model of perfectionism, BMI as precedents for eating disorder with mediating the role of body dissatisfaction amon...
متن کاملO8: A Prevention Program for Postpartum OCD
There has been a recent rise in research focused on maternal psychological conditions during the perinatal period. Although the majority of investigations have examined postpartum depression, there is a growing appreciation for the deleterious consequences of maternal anxiety in the perinatal period for both the mother and child. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), in particular, has emerged a...
متن کاملAn intensive DBT program for patients with multidiagnostic eating disorder presentations: a case series analysis.
OBJECTIVE This study presents case-series data on a novel outpatient program that blends dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with standard eating disorder (ED) interventions (i.e., food exposure, weight monitoring, cognitive modification, ED psychoeducation) for patients with complex and multidiagnostic ED presentations. METHOD Quantitative and qualitative data was collected on a sample of sev...
متن کاملEvaluation of the Effect of Group Psychoeducation on the Anxiety Level of the Main Caregiver of Bipolar Patients
Introduction: Family members of psychiatric patients often experience disabilities and experiences of distress, anxiety, depression, and economic problems. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of group educational interventions on the anxiety of primary caregivers of patients with type I bipolar disorder for the first time. Methods: The present study was a clinical trial with ...
متن کامل