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 ) .
Predictors of outcomes in outpatients with anorexia nervosa – Results from the ANTOP study
This study aim ed to determine predictors of BMI and recovery for out patients with anorexia nervosa ( AN ) . Patients were participants of the ANTOP ( Anorexia Nervosa Treatment of Out- Patients ) trial and r and omized to focal psychodynamic therapy ( FPT ) , enhanced cognitive behavior therapy ( CBT-E ) , or optimized treatment as usual ( TAU-O ) .  N=169 patients participated in the one-year follow-up ( T4 ) . Outcomes were the BMI and global outcome ( recovery/partial syndrome/full syndrome ) at T4 . We examined the following baseline variables as possible predictors : age , BMI , duration of illness , subtype of AN , various axis I diagnoses , quality of life , self-esteem , and psychological characteristics relevant to AN . Linear and logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify the predictors of the BMI and global outcome . The strongest positive predictor for BMI and recovery at T4 was a higher baseline BMI of the patients . Negative predictors for BMI and recovery were a duration of illness > 6 years and a lifetime depression diagnosis at baseline . Additionally , higher bodily pain was significantly associated with a lower BMI and self-esteem was a positive predictor for recovery at T4 . A higher baseline BMI and shorter illness duration led to a better outcome . Further research is necessary to investigate whether or not AN patients with lifetime depression , higher bodily pain , and lower self-esteem may benefit from specific treatment approaches
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 ) .