Multi-family therapy for eating disorders: A systematic scoping review of the quantitative and qualitative findings.
Julian BaudinetIvan EislerLisa DawsonMima SimicUlrike H SchmidtPublished in: The International journal of eating disorders (2021)
MFT is associated with significant improvements in eating disorder symptoms across the lifespan and improvement in broader individual and family factors. The evidence base is small and studies are generally underpowered. Larger, higher-quality studies are needed, as is research investigating the unique contribution of MFT on outcomes, given it is typically an adjunctive treatment.