A longitudinal study on the change of eating disorder-specific and nonspecific habits during weight rehabilitation in anorexia nervosa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) are characterized by rigid behavioral patterns and habit-like routines, especially regarding food intake. It has been hypothesized that habits contribute to the maintenance of AN-related symptoms. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the role of disorder-specific and nonspecific habits during weight-restoration treatment.

Method

In this longitudinal study, we examined the frequency of habits using ecological momentary assessment in 44 adolescent patients with AN who were undergoing inpatient nutritional rehabilitation. All patients had two data collection periods: baseline at admission, and follow-up shortly before discharge from treatment. An age-matched healthy control group was included to assess normalization at follow-up.

SUBMITTER: Seidel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612769 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature