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Article http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2024.10.020

A Review of Studies on the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Eating Disorders

Ao Xu1, Kun Guo2, Ting Liu2,*

1Qingdao Amerasia International School, Qingdao 266102, Shandong, China.

2School of Nursing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, Shandong, China.

*Corresponding author: Ting Liu

Published: November 29,2024

Abstract

Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, are serious and growing global health concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), especially its enhanced version (CBT-E), has been widely employed in the treatment of such disorders. This paper reviews research conducted between 2020 and 2023, examining the effectiveness of CBT across various eating disorders, its applicability, and its limitations. Studies have shown that CBT and CBT-E are highly effective in improving patients' body mass index, relieving anxiety and depression symptoms, boosting self-esteem, reducing binge eating, and changing unhealthy behaviors. While CBT is widely used in Western countries and proves effective in individual treatment, its application and spread in Asian countries are limited by cultural differences and the lack of localized approaches. Future studies should advance by exploring the applicability of CBT in Asia and diversify the studied population, particularly by increasing the sample of men, to improve the generalizability of findings. Overall, this review supports the use of CBT-E as an effective treatment for a range of eating disorders in both adults and adolescents, though further comprehensive studies are needed globally to validate its clinical efficacy.

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How to cite this paper

A Review of Studies on the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Eating Disorders

How to cite this paper:  Ao Xu, Kun Guo, Ting Liu. (2024) A Review of Studies on the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Eating Disorders. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research8(4), 656-662.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2024.10.020