Mechanisms of cognitive-behavioral therapy effects on symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder: a network intervention analysis.
Emily E BernsteinKatharine A PhillipsJennifer L GreenbergJoshua CurtissSusanne S HoeppnerSabine WilhelmPublished in: Psychological medicine (2021)
CBT and SPT primarily affected different symptoms. To improve patient care, the field needs a better understanding of how and when BDD treatments and treatment components succeed. Considering patient experiences at the symptom level and over time can aid in refining or reorganizing treatments to better fit patient needs.