The change process in adult anorexia nervosa inpatient treatment: a path model

Autor: Antje Gumz, Eileen Wollburg, Anne Daubmann, Ulrich Voderholzer, Angelika Weigel, Bernhard Osen, Denise Kästner, Bernd Löwe, Matislava Karacic
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity. 23:313-320
ISSN: 1590-1262
1124-4909
DOI: 10.1007/s40519-016-0341-1
Popis: Knowledge on the change process in the treatment of anorexia nervosa (AN) is an important starting point for the improvement of treatment, yet very little evidence exists. In an exploratory analysis, we aimed to investigate the interdependencies between higher-rank change process factors, BMI and AN-specific cognitions and behaviours over the course of inpatient treatment.We included 176 female adult AN inpatients from three specialized centres. The temporal interdependencies between the change factors and the outcome variables over the course of treatment (t0: beginning, t1: mid-treatment, t2: end) were investigated using a path model.The sample had a mean age of 27.1 years (SD = 8.9 years) and a mean BMI at admission of 15.0 kg/mThe results are discussed with respect to the self-determination theory and the consistency theory. Further research on the change process in AN treatment is recommended.
Databáze: OpenAIRE