The efficacy of compassion focused therapy in eating disorders: a systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is an evolution-informed intervention designed to address high levels of shame and self-criticism, which are common in eating disorders (EDs). Given the mixed findings of current ED treatments and the absence of prior systematic reviews on CFT in this context, this review aimed to critically evaluate its clinical outcomes.

Method

A systematic search of databases was conducted, including PsychINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and Scopus. Grey literature databases were searched including CORE, PsyArVix Preprints, and BASE. The last search was conducted in February 2025. Studies were included where a quantitative outcome was reported following CFT in participants with any ED diagnosis, across the lifespan. A narrative a

SUBMITTER: Stock M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551328 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature