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Lee H, Desai S, Choi YN. Improvements in Quality of Life and Readiness for Change After Participating in an Eating Disorder Psychoeducation Group: A Pilot Study. Int J Group Psychother 2024; 74:268-303. [PMID: 38727719 DOI: 10.1080/00207284.2024.2341293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2024]
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Psychoeducation groups are an integral part of eating disorder treatment in community programs, yet research on their efficacy remains limited. This study examines the impact of participating in a 10-week psychoeducation group on changes in quality of life and in readiness and motivation. Seventy-five adults who had eating disorders were included in the study. We administered the Eating Disorder Quality of Life Scale (EDQLS) and Readiness and Motivation Questionnaire (RMQ) before and after the group. After participation, respondents reported an 11-point increase in the EDQLS score and 9-, 8-, and 9-point increases, respectively, in the total action, confidence, and internality components of the RMQ score. In group exit evaluations, participants reported that the psychoeducation group improved their quality of life and their readiness and motivation to recover.
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Ambwani S, Coull E, Cardi V, Rowlands K, Treasure J. Every mistake is a treasure: Lessons learned from the TRIANGLE trial for anorexia nervosa. Int J Eat Disord 2024; 57:1330-1336. [PMID: 38226436 DOI: 10.1002/eat.24121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite several decades of treatment research for anorexia nervosa (AN), many of the same questions remain: how to boost enrollment, engage participants, prevent attrition, and meet the needs of a diverse patient population within the rigorous framework of a randomized controlled trial (RCT). METHODS In this research forum, we highlight some of the challenges and opportunities observed over the course of TRIANGLE, the largest RCT for severe AN treatment in the UK to date. We discuss strategies for addressing common challenges and avoiding common pitfalls and propose solutions to future researchers seeking to conduct treatment research in AN. RESULTS Our experience underscores the value of involving people with lived experience at every stage of intervention research. We offer additional recommendations for treatment researchers, including, (1) early qualitative research to identify patient barriers and obstacles, (2) clear, systematic collaboration with clinical sites for patient recruitment and passive data collection, (3) careful consideration of assessment metrics, including repeated measurement of quality of life, (4) adopting a flexible, patient-centered approach to clinical trial research, and (5) considering the unique needs and obstacles that might impact carer participation in research and their ability to provide support to their loved ones. DISCUSSION We hope that these lessons learned will prove fruitful for the next generation of researchers embarking on treatment research for AN. PUBLIC SIGNIFICANCE Using the TRIANGLE trial as an illustrative case study, we highlight the value of lived experience and codesign for developing and testing interventions for AN. We offer several lessons learned over the course of the trial, pertaining to trial enrollment, retention and engagement, measurement of outcomes, and research adaptations for real-world settings, and hope that these recommendations facilitate future treatment research for AN.
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- Suman Ambwani
- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Psychology, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Research in Eating and Weight Disorders (CREW), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Le Grange D, Pradel M, Pogos D, Yeo M, Hughes EK, Tompson A, Court A, Crosby RD, Sawyer SM. Family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa: Outcomes of a stepped-care model. Int J Eat Disord 2021; 54:1989-1997. [PMID: 34676907 DOI: 10.1002/eat.23629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Stepped-care models of treatment are underexplored in eating disorders. To enhance treatment outcomes, and informed by literature about adaptations to family-based treatment (FBT), we developed an FBT-based stepped-care model for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) that was consistent with family preference (i.e., tailored) and responsive to adolescent needs (i.e., intensity). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of this model in terms of remission at end-of-treatment. METHOD Adolescents (N = 82), aged 12-18 years (M = 15.1, SD = 1.8) and meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition criteria for AN, were assessed at baseline, Weeks 24 and 48. FBT was tailored to family preference and clinical need, with 16-18 sessions by Week 24. This was followed by three FBT booster sessions or an extension of FBT plus booster sessions (Week 48). The primary outcome was defined as weight > 95% of %median body mass index plus within 1 SD of the Eating Disorder Examination (EDE) global score community norms. RESULTS Remission rates were 45.1% and 52.4% at Weeks 24 and 48, respectively. Commensurable improvements were evident across secondary outcomes (e.g., EDE subscale scores). As a reference point, remission rates compared positively with results from a recent randomized clinical trial from the same center and at the same time points (Week 24:45.1% vs. 32.1% and Week 48:52.4% vs. 30.2%). Controlling for propensity score, no statistically significant differences were observed. DISCUSSION This stepped-care model, designed to be responsive to the individual needs of adolescents and their families, achieved encouraging rates of remission. This study provides an important signal that supports future clinical trials of stepped-care models for adolescents with AN.
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- Daniel Le Grange
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Emeritus)
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Pediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Sanford Center for Bio-Behavioral Research, Fargo, North Dakota, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Pediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Combining day treatment and outpatient treatment for eating disorders: findings from a naturalistic setting. Eat Weight Disord 2020; 25:519-530. [PMID: 30706362 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-019-00643-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Day treatment programs for individuals with eating disorders (ED) have been the subject of research and are promoted as an alternative to inpatient treatment due to their therapeutic and economic advantages, but have not regularly been implemented in regular care. PURPOSE We investigated the long-term effectiveness of a transdiagnostic combined eating disorder treatment program which consisted of an 8-week day treatment phase followed by an average of 19 sessions of outpatient treatment over an average of 39 weeks in a naturalistic setting. METHODS We accepted 148 patients with different diagnoses of eating disorders into our combined treatment program. We assessed weight, behavioral eating disorder symptoms and eating disorder related cognitions and attitudes at the beginning and the end of the day treatment phase and after 6, 12 and 26 months. RESULTS Over the course of the 8-week day treatment phase, patients with initial binge eating, purging and/or fasting behavior reduced these symptoms by 91%, 90% and, 86%. Patients who were underweight at baseline gained on average 1.05 BMI points (d = 0.76). In addition, eating disorder related cognitions and attitudes of all patients significantly improved with large effect sizes (d = 1.12). On average, all improvements remained stable during the follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS Our findings add to the existing studies on day treatment and support previously found encouraging effects of treatment programs that combine day treatment and consecutive outpatient treatment for eating disorders. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, longitudinal cohort study.
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Abbate-Daga G, Quaranta M, Marzola E, Cazzaniga G, Amianto F, Fassino S. Effectiveness of parent counselling in eating disorders. BRITISH JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/03069885.2012.729025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Pingani L, Catellani S, Arnone F, De Bernardis E, Vinci V, Ziosi G, Turrini G, Rigatelli M, Ferrari S. Predictors of dropout from in-patient treatment of eating disorders: an Italian experience. Eat Weight Disord 2012; 17:e290-7. [PMID: 23449083 DOI: 10.1007/bf03325140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim of the study was to examine possible risk factors for dropout from in-patient treatment for eating disorders (ED). MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study consisted of a retrospective analysis of clinical and non-clinical available information about 186 patients suffering from ED consecutively admitted into the Villa Maria Luigia Private Hospital (Parma, Italy) in a three-year period (01/01/2006 - 31/12/2009). Sociodemographics, clinical history and current features, and results to the following psychometric instruments were analysed: Eating Disorder Questionnaire (EDQ), Predisposing, On-set and Maintaining risk factors list for Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders Inventory-II, Body Uneasiness Test and SCL-90. RESULTS Of the 186 patients, 46 (24.7%) voluntarily left the treatment program prematurely. Predictive factors included poor educational and professional achievements, parents' divorcing, parents' history of substance abuse and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. DISCUSSION Dropout is a multifactorial phenomenon with deep clinical consequences: the recognition of possible risk factors may support the choice of specific therapeutic strategies to improve the treatment of ED and its outcomes.
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- L Pingani
- International PhD School in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
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Scorsolini-Comin F, Santos MAD. Psicoterapia como estratégia de tratamento dos transtornos alimentares: análise crítica do conhecimento produzido. ESTUDOS DE PSICOLOGIA (CAMPINAS) 2012. [DOI: 10.1590/s0103-166x2012000500021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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O objetivo deste estudo foi empreender uma análise crítica acerca do conhecimento científico produzido sobre a utilização das psicoterapias como estratégia de tratamento dos transtornos alimentares. A partir de buscas nas bases PsycINFO, PePSIC e SciELO, no período entre 1999 e 2011, foram recuperados 35 artigos, categorizados em: psicoterapias breves, grupais, psicodinâmicas, complementares, bem como psicoterapias aliadas a outros tratamentos, como o psicofarmacológico. As abordagens mais frequentemente mencionadas foram psicodinâmicas e cognitivo-comportamentais. A modalidade de atendimento predominante foi a grupal. Ainda que preconizando o uso combinado de diversas estratégias, a literatura é unânime em destacar a importância das psicoterapias no tratamento. A análise crítica evidenciou necessidade de leituras que transcendam a mera identificação de técnicas psicoterápicas consideradas mais eficazes para o tratamento dos transtornos alimentares. Deve-se considerar o contexto mais amplo no qual os tratamentos são propostos, bem como promover um diálogo aberto entre enfoques teóricos, valorizando a pluralidade de saberes e a psicoterapia como prática em permanente transformação.
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Lammers MW, Exterkate CC, De Jong CAJ. A Dutch day treatment program for anorexia and bulimia nervosa in comparison with internationally described programs. EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW 2007; 15:98-111. [PMID: 17676678 DOI: 10.1002/erv.767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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A Dutch day treatment program for patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa is described and compared to intensive day treatment programs for patients with eating disorders outlined in international literature. The 5-day program is described in terms of its general characteristics, intended outcome and specific treatment interventions. Along these parameters it is compared to the programs found in a systematic literature search of day hospitalization programs for eating disorders. Global inspection shows a lot of similarities between all the programs. Looking more closely, also many important differences exist (concerning, e.g. treatment duration, intensity of treatment, theoretical orientation, goals of treatment and weight gain regime). Because of the differences, it is hard to compare outcome data between centres. Besides, on many of these dimensions, the literature does not yet tell us unambiguously what is best for our patients. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the dialogue between treatment centres going.
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- M W Lammers
- Amarum, Specialist Centre for Eating Disorders, Zutphen, The Netherlands.
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Rø Ø, Martinsen EW, Hoffart A, Sexton H, Rosenvinge JH. Adults with chronic eating disorders. Two-year follow-up after inpatient treatment. EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/erv.651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Grave RD. A multi-step cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders. EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/erv.671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Wasson DH, Jackson M. An analysis of the role of overeaters anonymous in women's recovery from bulimia nervosa. Eat Disord 2004; 12:337-56. [PMID: 16864526 DOI: 10.1080/10640260490521442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study presents a qualitative analysis of the role of the self-help group Overeaters Anonymous (OA) in the treatment experiences of women with bulimia nervosa. It specifies how various elements of OA facilitate or maintain recovery. Using focus groups and individual interviews, data were collected from 26 women who met the criteria for bulimia nervosa. Data analysis revealed that those participants used five OA skills or strategies. These included: (1) OA meeting attendance and participation, (2) interaction with a sponsor, (3) processing (i.e., writing and journaling), (4) spirituality (i.e., prayer and meditation), and (5) adherence to a food plan.
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- Diane H Wasson
- University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Kinesiology, Arlington, Texas, USA
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Gowers S, Bryant-Waugh R. Management of child and adolescent eating disorders: the current evidence base and future directions. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 2004; 45:63-83. [PMID: 14959803 DOI: 10.1046/j.0021-9630.2003.00309.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Although eating disorders in children and adolescents remain a serious cause of morbidity and mortality, the evidence base for effective interventions is surprisingly weak. The adult literature is growing steadily, but this is mainly with regard to psychological therapies for bulimia nervosa and to some extent in the field of pharmacotherapy. This review summarises the recent research literature covering management in three areas, namely physical management, psychological therapies, and service issues, and identifies prognostic variables. Findings from the adult literature are presented where there is good reason to believe that these might be applied to younger patients. Evidence-based good practice recommendations from published clinical guidelines are also discussed. Suggestions for future research are made, focusing on 1) the need for trials of psychological therapies in anorexia nervosa, 2) applications of evidence-based treatments for adult bulimia nervosa to the treatment of adolescents, and 3) clarification of the benefits and costs of different service models.
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Vandereycken W. The place of inpatient care in the treatment of anorexia nervosa: questions to be answered. Int J Eat Disord 2003; 34:409-22. [PMID: 14566928 DOI: 10.1002/eat.10223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The chance that an anorexia nervosa patient will be hospitalized depends more on circumstantial rather than on scientifically based factors. Although there is a lot of information on the treatment of anorexia nervosa patients in a residential setting, answers to questions relating to the "when," "where," and "how" of treatment are subjective. There is no clinical consensus and the paucity of controlled research is hampering the development of an evidence-based practice. RESULTS Increasing economic restraints through managed care policies limit the length of inpatient treatment, which leads to early discharge at a lower body weight, which leads to a higher likelihood of readmissions, which leads to increasing costs. DISCUSSION We will highlight important issues in the ongoing debate between economic demands and clinical challenges. Our goal is to stimulate critical reflections and systematic research.
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Short-term follow-up of severe bulimia nervosa after inpatient treatment. EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW 2003. [DOI: 10.1002/erv.533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Matusevich D, García A, Gutt S, de la Parra I, Finkelsztein C. Hospitalization of patients with anorexia nervosa: a therapeutic proposal. Eat Weight Disord 2002; 7:196-201. [PMID: 12452251 DOI: 10.1007/bf03327457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that primarily affects young women and has a high morbidity and mortality rate. Hospitalization effectively overcomes the acute phase, prevents progression to chronicity and promotes lasting changes. Our aim is to establish a prior therapeutic contract and systematize hospitalization in three stages comprising: clinical and nutritional approaches, individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, occupational therapy, body therapy and pharmacotherapy. Because of the multiple determination of anorexia nervosa and the risk involved, treatment must be carried out by a multidisciplinary team.
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- D Matusevich
- Psychiatric Service, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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