A Pilot Study of a Family-Based Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa: 18- and 36-Month Follow-ups |
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| Authors: | Gunilla Paulson-Karlsson Ingemar Engström Lauri Nevonen |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, ?rebro University, ?rebro Anorexia-Bulimia Unit, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Centre, Queen Silvia Children's Hospital , G?teborg, Sweden gunilla.paulson-karlsson@vgregion.se;3. Academy of Health and Medical Sciences , ?rebro University , ?rebro, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | The current study evaluated the outcome of family-based treatment for female adolescents with anorexia nervosa (N?=?32), at the Anorexia-Bulimia Outpatient Unit in Göteborg, Sweden. Patients/parents were assessed pre-treatment, at 18- and 36-month follow-ups concerning eating disorder symptoms, general psychopathology, family climate and BMI. At the 36-month follow-up, 75% of the patients were in full remission with reduction in eating disorder symptoms and internalizing problems and they experienced a less distant and chaotic atmosphere in their families. These results show that family-based treatment appears to be effective in adolescent anorexia nervosa patients regarding areas examined in this study. |
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