Korrelboom Kees, de Jong Martie, Huijbrechts Irma, Daansen Peter
Department of Research and Development, PsyQ, Parnassia-Bavo Psychiatric Centre, The Hague, the Netherlands.
J Consult Clin Psychol. 2009 Oct;77(5):974-80. doi: 10.1037/a0016742.
This study evaluates a short stepwise cognitive-behavioral intervention for the treatment of low self-esteem in patients with eating disorders. Competitive memory training (COMET) for low self-esteem is based on insights and findings from experimental psychology. A total of 52 patients with eating disorders and low self-esteem were treated with COMET in a routine mental health center in addition to their regular treatment. These patients were randomized to receive 8 weeks of COMET + therapy as usual (TAU) or to receive TAU only. Differential effects in favor of COMET + TAU were found for 2 indexes of self-esteem and for 1 index of depressive mood. Shortcomings of this study and possible clinical implications are discussed.
本研究评估了一种简短的逐步认知行为干预措施,用于治疗饮食失调患者的自卑心理。针对自卑的竞争性记忆训练(COMET)基于实验心理学的见解和研究结果。在一家常规心理健康中心,除常规治疗外,共有52名患有饮食失调和自卑心理的患者接受了COMET治疗。这些患者被随机分为两组,一组接受为期8周的COMET+常规治疗(TAU),另一组仅接受TAU。在自尊的2项指标和抑郁情绪的1项指标上,发现了有利于COMET+TAU的差异效应。本文讨论了该研究的不足之处及可能的临床意义。