Competitive Memory Training (COMET) for Treating Low Self-Esteem in Patients With Eating Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial

This study evaluates a short stepwise cognitive-behavioral intervention for the treatment of low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders. Competitive memory training (COMET) for low self-esteem is based on insights and findings from experimental psychology. A total of 52 patients with eating d...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of consulting and clinical psychology 2009-10, Vol.77 (5), p.974-980
Hauptverfasser:	Korrelboom, Kees, de Jong, Martie, Huijbrechts, Irma, Daansen, Peter
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anorexia Nervosa - diagnosis Anorexia Nervosa - psychology Anorexia Nervosa - therapy Awareness Behavior Modification Behavior therapy. Cognitive therapy Biological and medical sciences Bulimia Nervosa - diagnosis Bulimia Nervosa - psychology Bulimia Nervosa - therapy Clinical psychology Cognitive behaviour therapy Cognitive Restructuring Cognitive therapy Cognitive Therapy - methods Combined Modality Therapy Day Care, Medical Depression (Psychology) Eating Disorders Experimental Psychology Feeding and Eating Disorders - diagnosis Feeding and Eating Disorders - psychology Feeding and Eating Disorders - therapy Female Group Psychotherapy Human Humans Measures (Individuals) Medical sciences Memory Memory Training Mental health Mental Recall Moods Outcomes of Treatment Outpatient Patients Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychopathology Psychopathology. Psychiatry Psychotherapies. Psychological and clinical counseling Self Concept Self Esteem Selfesteem Statistical Analysis Treatment Treatments Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	This study evaluates a short stepwise cognitive-behavioral intervention for the treatment of low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders. Competitive memory training (COMET) for low self-esteem is based on insights and findings from experimental psychology. A total of 52 patients with eating disorders and low self-esteem were treated with COMET in a routine mental health center in addition to their regular treatment. These patients were randomized to receive 8 weeks of COMET + therapy as usual (TAU) or to receive TAU only. Differential effects in favor of COMET + TAU were found for 2 indexes of self-esteem and for 1 index of depressive mood. Shortcomings of this study and possible clinical implications are discussed.
ISSN:	0022-006X 1939-2117
DOI:	10.1037/a0016742