This study evaluates a short stepwise cognitive-behavioral intervention for the treatment of low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders. Competitive memory training (COMET) for low self-esteem is based on insights and findings from experimental psychology. A total of 52 patients with eating disorders and low self-esteem were treated with COMET in a routine mental health center in addition to their regular treatment. These patients were randomized to receive 8 weeks of COMET + therapy as usual (TAU) or to receive TAU only. Differential effects in favor of COMET + TAU were found for 2 indexes of self-esteem and for 1 index of depressive mood. Shortcomings of this study and possible clinical implications are discussed.

A formal consensus process integrating evidence and expert opinion based on the ICF framework and classification led to the definition of ICF Core Sets for obesity. Both the Comprehensive ICF Core Set and the Brief ICF Core Set were defined.

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c In dit artikel wordt de door Fairburn ontwikkelde nieuwe vorm van cognitieve gedragstherapie voor eetstoornissen, CBT-E, besproken.De behandeling stoelt op zijn transdiagnostische model voor eetstoornissen. We gaan in op de sterke en zwakke punten van de behandeling. Aanbevolen wordt elke behandeling te beginnen met CBT-E. Bij onvoldoende snelle verbetering kan deze uitgebreid worden met of vervangen worden door experiëntiëler behandelvormen als schematherapie of COMET.