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Cognitive remediation therapy in an outpatient setting: A case series

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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical benefit of Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT), designed to reduce the perfectionism associated with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) in an outpatient setting. METHOD: The study used patient feedback and a self-report pre and post measure of perfectionism to assess the benefits of the intervention. RESULTS: Patient feedback was positive, with most having found the therapy stimulating and with self reported improvements in the flexibility in thinking in their everyday lives. A selfreport measure showed both positive and negative changes to perfectionism. DISCUSSION: This study suggests CRT is a promising intervention for the perfectionism associated with AN in an outpatient setting. However, CRT is not a stand alone treatment, but a pre-therapy intervention.

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  1. Eating Disorders Service Development Team, Psychology and Counselling Services Directorate, Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, CF14 7XB, Wales, UK

    S. Pitt &  D. Woodward

  2. Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Wales, UK

    R. Lewis & S. Morgan

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Pitt, S., Lewis, R., Morgan, S. et al. Cognitive remediation therapy in an outpatient setting: A case series. Eat Weight Disord 15, e281–e286 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03325310

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