The Relationship Between Therapeutic Alliance, Early Symptom Change, and Outcome Among In-Patients With Anorexia Nervosa.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Therapeutic alliance (TA) is an important process variable, evidence suggesting its influence on treatment outcome across several mental disorders. Yet, its role in treating anorexia nervosa (AN) remains under-examined. Previous research has yielded heterogeneous results, indicating a complex relationship between TA, early change, and outcome, potentially depending on contributing factors like age. This relationship was examined in a sample of 173 adult and adolescent inpatients with AN treated in a specialized clinic.

Method

Data were collected in weeks 2, 5, 9, and the week before discharge. Outcome was defined dimensionally (Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire, Body Mass Index) and categorically (premature termination, weight status, remission status). Sev

SUBMITTER: Werz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12703211 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature