Cognitive-behavioural therapy for adolescents with bulimic symptomatology: The acceptability and effectiveness of internet-based delivery

TY - JOUR

T1 - Cognitive-behavioural therapy for adolescents with bulimic symptomatology: The acceptability and effectiveness of internet-based delivery

AU - Pretorius, N.

AU - Arcelus, J.

AU - Beecham, J.

AU - Dawson, H.

AU - Doherty, F.

AU - Eisler, I.

AU - Gallagher, C.

AU - Gowers, S.

AU - Isaacs, G.

AU - Johnson-Sabine, E.

AU - Jones, A.

AU - Newell, C.

AU - Morris, J.

AU - Richards, L.

AU - Ringwood, S.

AU - Rowlands, L.

AU - Simic, M.

AU - Treasure, J.

AU - Waller, G.

AU - Williams, C.

AU - Yi, I.

AU - Yoshioka, M.

AU - Schmidt, U.

PY - 2009/9

Y1 - 2009/9

N2 - Background: The evidence base for the treatment of adolescents with bulimia nervosa (BN) is limited. Aims: To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical outcomes of a web-based cognitive-behavioural (CBT) intervention for adolescents with bulimic symptomatology. Method: 101 participants were recruited from eating disorders clinics or from beat, a UK-wide eating disorders charity. The programme consisted of online CBT sessions ('Overcoming Bulimia Online'), peer support via message boards, and email support from a clinician. Participants' bulimic symptormatology and service utilisation were assessed by interview at baseline and at three and six months. Participants' views of the treatment package were also determined. Results: There were significant improvements in eating disorder symptoms and service contacts from baseline to three months, which were maintained at six months. Participants' views of the intervention were positive. Conclusions: The intervention has the potential for use as a first step in the treatment of adolescents with bulimic symptomatology. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

AB - Background: The evidence base for the treatment of adolescents with bulimia nervosa (BN) is limited. Aims: To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical outcomes of a web-based cognitive-behavioural (CBT) intervention for adolescents with bulimic symptomatology. Method: 101 participants were recruited from eating disorders clinics or from beat, a UK-wide eating disorders charity. The programme consisted of online CBT sessions ('Overcoming Bulimia Online'), peer support via message boards, and email support from a clinician. Participants' bulimic symptormatology and service utilisation were assessed by interview at baseline and at three and six months. Participants' views of the treatment package were also determined. Results: There were significant improvements in eating disorder symptoms and service contacts from baseline to three months, which were maintained at six months. Participants' views of the intervention were positive. Conclusions: The intervention has the potential for use as a first step in the treatment of adolescents with bulimic symptomatology. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

U2 - 10.1016/j.brat.2009.05.006

DO - 10.1016/j.brat.2009.05.006

M3 - Article

SN - 1873-622X

VL - 47

SP - 729

EP - 736

JO - Behaviour Research and Therapy

JF - Behaviour Research and Therapy

IS - 9

ER -