Cognitive remediation therapy for patients with eating disorders: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transdiagnostic Cognitive Remediation Therapy (TCRT) is a new adaptation of cognitive remediation therapy for eating disorders (EDs) developed to address common cognitive difficulties across ED diagnoses (i.e., cognitive flexibility, central coherence, and impulsivity). This is the first evaluation of this novel treatment. The aim of this study was to explore acceptability and patients' experience of TCRT.

Methods

Thirteen patients diagnosed with restrictive or binge/purge subtypes of EDs and concurrent cognitive difficulties completed semi-structured qualitative interviews after receiving TCRT. Interview transcripts were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

The analysis resulted in four main themes: (1) Treatment fit (2), Treatment experienc

SUBMITTER: Thorsrud T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401416 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature