Out of control! the most effective way to help the binge-eating patient

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 1996 Jan;34(1):30-7.

Abstract

This article assessed the effectiveness of different treatments for bulimia nervosa by screening 400 studies published from 1987 through July 1933. Nineteen independent studies with a total of 1,015 subjects with 11 treatment types, and 316 subjects in 11 control groups fulfilled these criteria. Therapy outcome across studies was assessed meta-analytically, producing effect sizes that represent pretreatment to posttreatment changes in bulimic symptoms.

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis

MeSH terms

  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / therapeutic use
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Bulimia / complications
  • Bulimia / epidemiology
  • Bulimia / therapy*
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Depression / complications
  • Female
  • Fluoxetine / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
  • Fluoxetine