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Longitudinal trajectories of behavior change in a national sample of patients seeking eating-disorder treatment.

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Abstract
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Rapid response to treatment, indicated by substantial decreases in eating-disorder (ED) symptoms within the first 4-6 weeks of treatment, is the most reliable predictor of treatment outcomes for EDs. However, there is limited research evaluating short-term longitudinal trajectories of ED symptoms during treatment. Thus, it is difficult to know which aspects of ED psychopathology are slow or fast to change. The purpose of this study was to elucidate three-month trajectories of ED psychopathology during treatment and test whether ED diagnosis influenced the direction and rate of change.

Year of Publication
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2020
Journal
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The International journal of eating disorders
Volume
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53
Issue
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6
Number of Pages
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917-925
ISSN Number
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0276-3478
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23272
DOI
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10.1002/eat.23272
Short Title
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Int J Eat Disord
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