There was no superiority of a specific approach .
Weight gains were more rapid in adolescents and inpatient treatment .
Background : The aim of the study was a systematic review of studies evaluating psychotherapeutic treatment approaches in anorexia nervosa and to compare their efficacy .
Weight gain was chosen as the primary outcome criterion .
We also aim ed to compare treatment effects according to service level ( inpatient vs. outpatient ) and age group ( adolescents vs. adults ) .
A practical comparison of two types of family intervention: an exploratory RCT of family day workshops and individual family work as a supplement to inpatient care for adults with anorexia nervosa.
BACKGROUND Little is known about the outcome of involving families in the treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa . Carers of people with anorexia nervosa experience significant levels of distress . This may contribute to unhelpful behaviours which maintain the illness . AIMS To evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of family workshops with educational and skills-based components as compared to individual family work . METHOD An exploratory r and omised controlled trial of two forms of family intervention was conducted for in patients with anorexia nervosa ( n = 48 ) and their family members on a specialised unit for adults . RESULTS In both groups , there was an improvement in patients ' BMI and a reduction in carers ' distress . There were no differences between groups . CONCLUSION Preliminary findings suggest that workshop-based intervention with two families might be as effective as an individually focused family intervention . This may offer a more cost-effective intervention for this treatment-resistant group
There was no superiority of a specific approach .
Weight gains were more rapid in adolescents and inpatient treatment .
Background : The aim of the study was a systematic review of studies evaluating psychotherapeutic treatment approaches in anorexia nervosa and to compare their efficacy .
Weight gain was chosen as the primary outcome criterion .
We also aim ed to compare treatment effects according to service level ( inpatient vs. outpatient ) and age group ( adolescents vs. adults ) .