Search for dissertations about: "Eating disorder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 swedish dissertations containing the words Eating disorder.

  2. 1. Eating Disorders : Steps Towards an Increased Understanding

    Author : Elisabeth Welch; Ata Ghaderi; Timo Hursti; David Clinton; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Eating disorders; disordered eating; norms; perfectionism; mediator; moderator; males; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Eating disorders and disordered eating attitudes and behaviors are characterized by an over-evaluation of weight and shape, under or over-controlled eating, as well as engagement in compensatory behaviors. The disorders are associated with psychological suffering, acute and long-term health impairments, a high rate of suicide attempts as well as an increased risk of mortality. READ MORE

  4. 2. Measuring eating disorder outcome : definitions, dropout and patients' perspectives

    Author : Tabita Björk; Claes Norring; David Clinton; Gerd Ahlström; Bruno Hägglöf; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Medicine; Medicin;

    Abstract : Background: Despite a plethora of research, there are serious limitations in our knowledge of outcome in eating disorders. Almost all studies have been compromised by the problem of treatment dropout or non-participation in follow-ups. READ MORE

  5. 3. Psychological diagnosis and prognosis in eating disorders : ego functioning and the eating disorder inventory

    Author : Claes Norring; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  6. 4. Impulsivity, Negative Mood, and Disordered Eating in Obesity

    Author : Sven Alfonsson; Ata Ghaderi; Thomas Parling; Erik Näslund; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Obesity; Eating disorder; Depression; ADHD; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Bariatric surgery is a life-altering procedure that leads to substantial weight loss for most patients with obesity. Psychiatric conditions that may interfere with eating behavior and other behavioral prescriptions after surgery are common. READ MORE

  7. 5. Body image in patients with residual eating disorder symptoms : treatment effects of acceptance and commitment therapy and participants' reflections

    Author : Maria Fogelkvist; Sanna Aila Gustafsson; Lars Kjellin; Thomas Parling; Carolina Lunde; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Body image; body dissatisfaction; eating disorders; acceptance and commitment therapy; randomized controlled trial; qualitative research;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate an acceptance and commitment (ACT) group intervention targeting body image in patients with residual eating disorder (ED) symptoms, including treatment effects and participants’ reflections on body image and the intervention. Studies I, II and III are based on a randomized controlled trial including 99 patients that were randomized to the ACT intervention or to continue treatment as usual (TAU). READ MORE