Meta-analysis of the efficacy of psychological and medical treatments for binge-eating disorder.

Anja HilbertDavid PetroffStephan HerpertzReinhard PietrowskyBrunna Tuschen-CaffierSilja VocksRicarda Schmidt

Published in: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (2019)

This comprehensive meta-analysis demonstrated the efficacy of psychotherapy, structured self-help treatment, and pharmacotherapy for patients with BED. More high quality research on treatments for BED is warranted, with a focus on long-term maintenance of therapeutic gains, comparative efficacy, mechanisms through which treatments work, and complex models of care. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

systematic review
healthcare
palliative care
randomized controlled trial
case control
depressive symptoms
chronic pain
pain management
adverse drug