Using web-based, guided self-help to bridge the waiting time for face-to-face out-patient treatment for bulimic-spectrum disorders: randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although effective treatments for bulimic-spectrum eating disorders exist, access is often delayed because of limited therapist availability and lengthy waiting lists. Web-based self-help interventions have the potential to bridge waiting times for face-to-face treatment and overcome existing treatment gaps.

Aims

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a web-based guided self-help intervention (everyBody Plus) for patients with bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and other specified feeding and eating disorders who are waiting for out-patient treatment.

Method

A randomised controlled trial was conducted in Germany and the UK. A total of 343 patients were randomly assigned to the intervention 'everyBody Plus' or a waitlist control condition. The pr

SUBMITTER: Vollert B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10897701 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature