Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing as add‐on treatment to enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for patients with anorexia nervosa reporting childhood maltreatment: A quasi‐experimental multicenter study

Rossi, Eleonora; Cassioli, Emanuele; Cecci, Lucia; Arganini, Francesca; Martelli, Michela; Redaelli, Carolina Alberta; Anselmetti, Simona; Bertelli, Sara; Fernandez, Isabel; Ricca, Valdo; Castellini, Giovanni

doi:10.1002/erv.3044

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Alliance processes in eating disorders with childhood maltreatment sequelae: Preliminary implications

Olofsson,

Vrabel,

Kopland

et al. 2024

Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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BackgroundEffective eating disorder (ED) treatments are drastically needed for patients with experiences of sustained and prolonged emotional, physical and sexual childhood maltreatment (CM) that often results in post‐traumatic sequelae such as severe, complex posttraumatic stress disorder (cPTSD). EDs with comorbid cPTSD (cPTSD‐ED) have protracted treatment courses and poorer prognoses.AimTo summarise the knowledge base on cPTSD‐ED with specific emphasis on disturbances in self‐organisation (DSO) in relation to therapeutic alliance (TA) processes.MethodExpert opinions based on current relevant literature are critically examined.ResultsPreliminary insights on change and alliance processes suggest that neglecting to address emotional‐relational processes in the conceptualisation and treatment of cPTSD‐ED impedes treatment progress.ConclusionWe hypothesise that the DSO construct inherent in cPTSD‐ED calls for a focus on TA processes in addition to traditional ED treatment elements such as nutritional rehabilitation and behaviour change, and regardless of ED treatment provided. More process research on a larger scale is urgently called for.

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Alliance processes in eating disorders with childhood maltreatment sequelae: Preliminary implications

Olofsson,

Vrabel,

Kopland

et al. 2024

Euro Eating Disorders Rev

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for the treatment of eating disorders: A systematic review of the literature

Hatoum,

Burton

2024

Mental Health Science

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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has demonstrated promise as a treatment for eating disorders (ED). The present study aimed to systematically evaluate the current evidence regarding the use of EMDR therapy in the treatment of EDs, ED symptomatology and body image concerns. Included articles were original studies that described the use of EMDR therapy in the treatment of EDs, published in the English language in a peer‐review journal. The search was conducted using four electronic databases: PsycINFO, MedLine, Embase, and Web of Science. Two independent reviewers conducted screening, selection, risk of bias assessment and data extraction. Of the initial search of 109 potential studies, eight met inclusion criteria, including six case studies, one quasi‐experimental study, and one randomised control trial (RCT). The RCT indicated that including an EMDR component did not have benefits over standard treatment for core ED symptoms, whereas the quasi‐experimental study demonstrated some benefits for inclusion of EMDR as a treatment adjunct for anorexia nervosa patients. Case studies indicated some promising outcomes for patients with various presentations. Despite EMDR being an available treatment for several decades now, there is limited clinical evidence regarding its efficacy in the treatment of EDs. These findings highlight a critical need for more clinical research in this area to ensure clinical practice is guided and supported by evidence‐based outcomes.

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Recent Advances in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED)

Waller,

Beard

2024

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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Purpose of Review Eating disorders require more effective therapies than are currently available. While cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-ED) has the most evidence to support its effectiveness, it requires substantial improvement in order to enhance its reach and outcomes, and to reduce relapse rates. Recent years have seen a number of noteworthy developments in CBT-ED, which are summarised in this paper. Recent Findings The key advances identified here include: improvements in the efficiency and availability of CBT-ED; expansion of applicability to younger cases across durations of eating disorder; and new methodologies. Summary There have been important recent advances in the field of CBT-ED. However, it is important to stress that there remain gaps in our evidence base and clinical skills, and suggestions are made for future research and clinical directions.

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Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing as add‐on treatment to enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for patients with anorexia nervosa reporting childhood maltreatment: A quasi‐experimental multicenter study

Cited by 7 publications

References 89 publications

Alliance processes in eating disorders with childhood maltreatment sequelae: Preliminary implications

Alliance processes in eating disorders with childhood maltreatment sequelae: Preliminary implications

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for the treatment of eating disorders: A systematic review of the literature

Recent Advances in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED)

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