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Occupational Therapy Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa

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The mission of occupational therapy in treating bulimia nervosa is teaching increased competency and achievement through participation in meaningful activity. As reliance on hinging, purging, laxative abuse, and exercise increases, functional behavior decreases. It is important for those with bulimia nervosa to learn how their eating disorders affect habits, skills, and values.

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Editors and Affiliations

  1. Ohio State University, 43210, Columbus, OH, USA

    A. James Giannini M.D. (Clinical Professor, Psychiatry) (Clinical Professor, Psychiatry)

  2. P.O. Box 2169, 44504, Youngstown, OH, USA

    A. James Giannini M.D. (Clinical Professor, Psychiatry) (Clinical Professor, Psychiatry)

  3. Regent Hospital, 425 E. 61th Street, 10021, New York, NY, USA

    Andrew E. Slaby M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. (Medical Director) (Medical Director)

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Folts, D.J., Giannini, A.J. (1993). Occupational Therapy Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa. In: Giannini, A.J., Slaby, A.E. (eds) The Eating Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8300-0_20

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