Short-term effects of a multidisciplinary inpatient intensive rehabilitation treatment on body image in anorexia nervosa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Positive changes in weight gain and eating pathology were reported after inpatient treatments for anorexia nervosa (AN). However, changes in the physical body do not always mirror changes in the imagined body. Here, the effect of a treatment focused on body image (BI) was described.

Methods

This retrospective observational study had a quasi-experimental pre-post design without the control group. During the treatment, participants (N = 72) undertake a variety of activities focused on BI. The main outcome was tested through the Body Uneasiness Test.

Results

At the end of the treatment, BI uneasiness decreased with a significant increase in weight gain.

Conclusion

This study highlights the positive short-term effect of a multidisciplinary inpatient inte

SUBMITTER: Federico B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10559592 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature