Author:
Touyz S. W.,Beumont P. J. V.,Glaun D.,Phillips T.,Cowie I.
Abstract
SummaryThe present paper compares a lenient and a strict operant conditioning programme in refeeding patients with anorexia nervosa. Sixty-five consecutive in-patients participated in the study. We found no significant difference in the rate of weight-gain between the two treatments. There were, however, a number of practical advantages in using the more lenient programme: it was more economical of nursing time, and patients were more accessible to psychotherapy. The programme was also more acceptable to the patients.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
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