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Table 2 Classification of CBT-BN (N = 44)

From: Empirically-supported and non-empirically supported therapies for bulimia nervosa: retrospective patient ratings

Questions Used to Classify CBT-BN

Answered ‘Yes’

n

%

1. ‘We discussed the relationship between binge-eating and dieting.’

29

65.90

2. ‘We talked about any issues I had about looking at my own body (for example, frequently checking parts of my body or avoiding looking at parts of my body).’

27

61.36

3. ‘I was given advice about how to, or was encouraged to, establish a regular pattern of eating.’

38

86.36

4. ‘I was provided with information about weight and eating (for example, the consequences of binge-eating, self-induced vomiting, and laxative abuse).’

29

65.90

5. ‘We discussed how I could stop dieting or how I could stop avoiding eating.’

31

70.45

Classified as having received CBT-BN a

15

34.09

Classified as having received Standard CBT (i.e. not classified as having received CBT-BN)b

29

65.91

  1. CBT-BN: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa.
  2. CBT: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
  3. aAnswered ‘Yes’ to all questions 1-5.
  4. bAnswered ‘No’ to any of questions 1-5.