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ArticleCognitive and behavioral practice2013

A Pilot Study of an Acceptance-Based Separated Family Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa.

Rhonda M Merwin, Nancy L Zucker, C Alix Timko

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Article in Cognitive and behavioral practice, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Rhonda M MerwinDuke University Medical Center.
Nancy L ZuckerDuke University Medical Center and Duke University.
C Alix TimkoTowson University.

Funding

Novel Group Parent Training Program for Anorexia NervosaK23MH070418 · NIMH · DUKE UNIVERSITY · PI ZUCKER, NANCY L · 2005 to 2009
$667k
Acceptance-Based Separated Family Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia NervosaR21MH085975 · NIMH · TOWSON UNIVERSITY · PI TIMKO, C. ALIX · 2009 to 2010
$406k
NIMH NIH HHS K23 MH070418NIMH NIH HHS R21 MH085975
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa (AN) has improved significantly with the increased emphasis on family-based intervention. Yet despite advances, a substantial number of adolescents do not respond optimally to existing treatment models and thus there is a need for treatment alternatives that address barriers to recovery. We developed and piloted an acceptance-based separated family treatment (ASFT) with 6 adolescents with AN or subthreshold AN (eating disorder not otherwise specified, with the primary symptoms of restriction and severe weight loss). Treatment acceptability was adequate. Overall, parents rated the treatment as credible and expected improvement in their child's condition. Five of the 6 adolescents treated with ASFT restored weight to their ideal body mass index as indicated by age, height, and sex and determined by individual growth charts. Many demonstrated improved psychological health and adaptive functioning. There was evidence of broad effects, with parents reporting decreased anxiety and caregiver burden. ASFT holds promise as a treatment option for AN. The efficacy of this therapeutic approach should be tested in larger trials and compared to current family-based interventions to determine unique effects.

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acceptance and commitment therapyanorexia nervosaeating disordersfamily therapy

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PMID27307691
PMCPMC4905735

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