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Pilot study of a graded exercise program for the treatment of anorexia nervosa.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10800019     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a graded exercise program used in the treatment of anorexia nervosa improves quality of life and does not decrease the rate of gain of body fat. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial with outcome measures: change in percent body fat, body mass index (BMI), and Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form 36-item Quality of Life questionnaire. RESULTS: Fifteen females and one male meeting the DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa were randomized. There was no difference in change in BMI or percent body fat at 3 months. Quality of life outcomes improved from baseline in the experimental group compared with the control group. However, this difference was not statistically significant. DISCUSSION: Incorporation of a graded exercise program may increase compliance with treatment, but it did not reduce the short-term rate of gain of body fat or BMI. Longer studies with more subjects are necessary to determine the usefulness of a graded exercise program in anorexia nervosa.
Authors:
V Thien; A Thomas; D Markin; C L Birmingham
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The International journal of eating disorders     Volume:  28     ISSN:  0276-3478     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Eat Disord     Publication Date:  2000 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-06-16     Completed Date:  2000-06-16     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8111226     Medline TA:  Int J Eat Disord     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  101-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2000 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Affiliation:
University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Activities of Daily Living
Adolescent
Adult
Anorexia Nervosa / pathology,  psychology,  therapy*
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Exercise Therapy / methods*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Compliance / psychology
Pilot Projects
Program Evaluation
Quality of Life
Questionnaires
Treatment Outcome

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