The Evaluation and Treatment of Eating Disorders
- By Diane Gibson

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- Price: $34.00
- Binding: Hardback
- Pages: 166
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 1st January 1986
- ISBN: 978-0-86656-541-7
About the Book
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.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
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