The Evaluation and Treatment of Eating Disorders / Edition 1

by Diane Gibson

Overview

This important volume addresses a growing problem prevalent in hospitalized patients—eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Experts present the latest findings on the theories, evaluation, and treatment of this pernicious syndrome. Clearly written and up-to-the-minute, this outstanding collection of interdisciplinary vantage points, overlapping theories, and program applications will be of great value to front-line clinicians. Also included are historical perspectives, the treatment and rehabilitation of eating disorders, characteristics of families with eating disorders, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780866565417
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1986
Series:	Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Series
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	5.81(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Contents Foreword

• Historical Perspectives and Diagnostic Considerations
• Behavioral Treatment of Eating Disorders
• Occupational Dysfunction and Eating Disorders: Theory and Approach to Treatment
• Occupational Therapy in the Rehabilitation of the Patient With Anorexia Nervosa
• Treatment of the Hospitalized Eating Disorder Patient
• Occupational Therapy for Patients With Eating Disorders
• Characteristics and Treatment of Families With Anorectic Offspring
• When Doing Is Not Enough: The Relationship Between Activity and Effectiveness in Anorexia Nervosa