Background: Previous studies on Internet-based treatment with eating disorders have shown promising results. Objective: The first aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a tailored therapist guided internet-based treatment for individuals with eating disorders. The second aim was to examine the role of knowledge acquisition. Method: 138 participants were recruited. Screening consisted of online questionnaires followed by a telephone interview. A total of 92 participants were included after a semi-structured diagnostic interview and randomized to an 8 week treatment program (n=46) or to a control condition (n=46). Treatment consisted of individually prescribed cognitive behaviour therapy text modules in conjunction with online therapist guidance. The control group consisted of a waitlist who later received treatment.
As above
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
92
Guided internet treatment
Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire
Time frame: post (8 weeks)
Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI)
Time frame: Pre and post (8 weeks)
Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ)
Time frame: post (8 weeks)
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Time frame: post (8 weeks)
Generalised Axiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7)
Time frame: post (8 weeks)
Satisfaction With Life Scales (SWLS)
Time frame: post (8 weeks)
Expectancy/Credibility Questionnaire (CEQ)
Time frame: post (8 weeks)
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