Telemedicine in Eating Disorder Treatment: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telemedicine has emerged as a promising tool to enhance adherence and monitoring in patients with eating disorders (EDs). Traditional face-to-face cognitive therapies remain the gold standard; however, integrating telemedicine may provide additional support and improve patient engagement and retention. Given the increasing use of digital health interventions, it is crucial to assess their safety and effectiveness in complementing conventional treatments.

Objective

We aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of telemedicine as a complementary tool for cognitive face-to-face therapies to promote adherence and monitoring of patients with EDs.

Methods

We consulted the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Tec

SUBMITTER: Blasco Amaro JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670051 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature