A randomized controlled trial of an Internet-based intervention for eating disorders and the added value of expert-patient support: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

E-mental health has become increasingly popular in interventions for individuals with eating disorders (EDs). It has the potential to offer low-threshold interventions and guide individuals to the needed care more promptly. Featback is such an Internet-based intervention and consists of psychoeducation and a fully automated monitoring and feedback system. Preliminary findings suggest Featback to be (cost-)effective in reducing ED symptomatology. Additionally, e-mail or chat support by a psychologist did not enhance the effectiveness of Featback. Support by an expert patient (someone with a lived experience of an ED) might be more effective, since that person can effectively model healthy behavior and enhance self-efficacy in individuals struggling with an ED. The present

SUBMITTER: Rohrbach PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6697984 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature