Web-Based Fully Automated Self-Help With Different Levels of Therapist Support for Individuals With Eating Disorder Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the disabling nature of eating disorders (EDs), many individuals with ED symptoms do not receive appropriate mental health care. Internet-based interventions have potential to reduce the unmet needs by providing easily accessible health care services.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an Internet-based intervention for individuals with ED symptoms, called "Featback." In addition, the added value of different intensities of therapist support was investigated.

Methods

Participants (N=354) were aged 16 years or older with self-reported ED symptoms, including symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Participants were recruited via the website of Featback and the website of a Dutch pro-recover

SUBMITTER: Aardoom JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4930527 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature