Erschienen in:
01.09.2017 | Eating Disorders (S Wonderlich and JM Lavender, Section Editors)
Neurocognitive Treatments for Eating Disorders and Obesity
verfasst von:
Dawn M. Eichen, Brittany E. Matheson, Sara L. Appleton-Knapp, Kerri N. Boutelle
Erschienen in:
Current Psychiatry Reports
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Ausgabe 9/2017
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
Recent research has highlighted executive function and neurocognitive deficits among individuals with eating and weight disorders, identifying a potential target for treatment. Treatments targeting executive function for eating and weight disorders are emerging. This review aims to summarize the recent literature evaluating neurocognitive/executive function-oriented treatments for eating and weight disorders and highlights additional work needed in this area.
Recent Findings
Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) for anorexia nervosa has been the most extensively studied neurocognitive treatment for eating disorders. Results demonstrate that CRT improves executive function and may aid in the reduction of eating disorder symptomatology. Computer training programs targeting modifying attention and increasing inhibition are targeting reduction of binge eating and weight loss with modest success.
Summary
Neurocognitive treatments are emerging and show initial promise for eating and weight disorders. Further research is necessary to determine whether these treatments can be used as stand-alone treatments or whether they need to be used as an adjunct to or in conjunction with other evidence-based treatments to improve outcomes.