Sánchez-Ortiz, V. C., Munro, C., Stahl, D., House, J., Startup, H., Treasure, J., Williams, C. and Schmidt, U. (2011) A randomized controlled trial of internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy for bulimia nervosa or related disorders in a student population. Psychological Medicine, 41(2), pp. 407-417. (doi: 10.1017/S0033291710000711)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0033291710000711
Abstract
Background. Bulimic eating disorders are common among female students, yet the majority do not access effective treatment. Internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (iCBT) may be able to bridge this gap. Method. Seventy-six students with bulimia nervosa (BN) or eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) were randomly assigned to immediate iCBT with e-mail support over 3 months or to a 3-month waiting list followed by iCBT [waiting list/delayed treatment control (WL/DTC)]. ED outcomes were assessed with the Eating Disorder Examination (EDE) at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. Other outcomes included depression, anxiety and quality of life. Results. Students who had immediate iCBT showed significantly greater improvements at 3 and 6 months than those receiving WL/DTC in ED and other symptoms. Conclusions. iCBT with e-mail support is efficacious in students with bulimic disorders and has lasting effects.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Bulimia nervosa, CBT, eating disorder, internet, self-help treatment. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Williams, Professor Christopher |
| Authors: | Sánchez-Ortiz, V. C., Munro, C., Stahl, D., House, J., Startup, H., Treasure, J., Williams, C., and Schmidt, U. |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing |
| Research Group: | Academic Unit for Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre for Population and Health Sciences College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Psychological Medicine |
| Publisher: | Cambridge |
| ISSN: | 0033-2917 |
| Published Online: | 21 April 2010 |
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