A Systematic Review of the Effect of PTSD and Trauma on Treatment Outcomes for Eating Disorders.

ABSTRACT: There is growing evidence of prior experiences of trauma and trauma-related symptoms among people with eating disorders; however, there is little understanding as to how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and exposure to traumatic events affect treatment outcomes. Without this knowledge, eating disorder clinicians are unable to tailor treatment to ensure good outcomes for the large percentage of this population that is affected by PTSD and trauma. This systematic review aimed to identify how PTSD and trauma exposure influence outcomes in eating disorder treatment. Systematic searches of PsycINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, and Scopus databases identified 16 articles that met the inclusion criteria. The results indicated a negative effect on rates of eating disorder treatment completion and eating

SUBMITTER: Day S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10913314 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature