Eating Disorders, Food and Occupational Therapy / Edition 1

by Joan Martin

Overview

Joan Martin provides a detailed examination of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, food and occupational therapy. This book is a comprehensive resource for all those with an academic or professional interest in eating disorders and the social and cultural contexts of food and eating. In addition, it provides a guide to the valuable contribution occupational therapists can make to the treatment of those suffering from an eating disorder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781861561053
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/08/1998
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	6.16(w) x 9.29(h) x 0.63(d)

About the Author

Joan Martin is the author of Eating Disorders, Food and Occupational Therapy, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Anorexia Nervosa, AN Overview.

1. Anorexia Nervosa - History. anorexia Nervosa, The Condition. Classification of Anorexia Nervosa. Dsm-iv diagnostic Criteria for Anorexia Nervosa. Differential Diagnosis.

2. epidemiology - Minority Groups. Children. Older Women. Males. Sport, Exercise and Dance Groups. Anorexia Nervosa in Twins.

3. Aetiology - Familial predispositon. Anorectic Mothers. Personality. Socio-cultural Influences. sexual Abuse. Zinc Deficiency.

4. Clinical Features - Secret and Denial. psychopathology. Stealing. Body Image Disturbances. Exercise. Sleep Patterns. academic Work. The Anorectic Male.

5. Treatments Used in Anorexia Nervosa - in-patient Status. Medical Management of Anorexia Nervosa, Naso-gastic and intravenous Feeding, Pharmacotherapy. Nutritional Management. Behavioural management. Psychodynamic Approaches, Family Therapy, Marital Therapy, cognitive-behavioural Therapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Group Therapy. out-patient Status. Future Planning.

6. Risk Factors and Outcomes - Risk factors, Cultural Risk Factors, Family Risk Factors, Individual Risk Factors. prevention. Complications of Anorexia Nervosa. Course and Outcome. Poor prognostic Indicators. Good Prognostic Indicators. Mortality.

Part II Bulimia nervosa, AN Overview.

7. Bulimia Nervosa - History. Bulimia Nervosa - The condition. Classification of Bulimia Nervosa. Dsm-iv Diagnostic Criteria for bulimia Nervosa. Differential Diagnosis.

8. Epidemiology - College Populations. community, Minority Groups. Males, Familly and Twin Studies.

9. Aetiology - socio-cultural Influences. Familial Variables. Relationships. Food as an aetiological Factor. Compulsive Eating and an Aetiology Factor. Compulsive eating and a Felling of Failure. Risk Factors for Bulimia Nervosa.

10. Clinical features - Binge Eating. Vomiting. Laxatives. Chewing and Spitting of Food. multi-impulsivity. Addictive Behaviours - Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking. Combination of Methods. Psychopathology. Seasonal Affective Disorder (s. a. d.). co-morbidity.

11. Bause in Bulimia Nervosa - Sexual Abuse, Abuse and psychopathology. Abuse and The Family. Physical Abuse. Crime Victimization. abuse in Males.

12. Treatments - Pharmacotherapy. Cognitive-behavioural therapy. Behaviour Therapy. Psychodynamic Approaches, Group Therapy, interpersonal Psychotherapy. Combination of Treatment Approaches. Self-directed manuals. Psycho-educational Treatment. Family Therapy. Light Therapy. Drop outs. Methodological Limitations.

13. Complications and Outcomes - Outcomes and predictors. Prognostic Indicators. The Chronic Patient. Methodological Issues.

Part III A Socio-cultural Perspective ON Food AND Eating Disorders.

14. A socio-cultural Perspective on Food - The Meaning and Role of Food. Gender issues. Class. Cultural Influences. Religion.

15. Socio-cultural and Feminist perspectives on Eating Disorders - A Socio-cultural Perspective. A Feminist perspective.

16. Eating Disorders in Other Cultures - Body Image - Fat Phobia. Af

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Virginia Galloway, BA (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This is a thorough and valuable evaluation of anorexia, bulimia nervosa, sociocultural perspectives of food, and occupational therapy treatment guidelines.
Purpose: The author effectively catalogs past and current research in eating disorders and outlines clinician-guided occupational treatment methods for both anorexia and bulimia nervosa that help patients achieve maximum functioning in all levels of psychological, physical, and social competence.
Audience: This book is for eating disorder specialists and occupational therapists. It is also useful for persons interested in a through review of eating disorders. As an occupational therapist who works with patients suffering from eating disorders, the author is empathetic and learned regarding the joys and frustrations of such work.
Features: This book provides an examination of anorexia and bulimia nervosa, including epidemiological reports, varied descriptions of etiology, clinical features and treatments, sociocultural perspectives on food and eating disorders, and occupational therapy treatment guidelines. The extensive presentation of eating disorder literature is the biggest asset, but it can also be overwhelming.
Assessment: This book is useful for individuals interested in reviewing eating disorder literature and learning guidelines for occupational therapy. The occupational therapy guidelines include clear objectives, body image awareness, and directional treatment plans.

Doody's Review Service

3 Stars from Doody

This is a thorough and valuable evaluation of anorexia, bulimia nervosa, sociocultural perspectives of food, and occupational therapy treatment guidelines. The author effectively catalogs past and current research in eating disorders and outlines clinician-guided occupational treatment methods for both anorexia and bulimia nervosa that help patients achieve maximum functioning in all levels of psychological, physical, and social competence. This book is for eating disorder specialists and occupational therapists. It is also useful for persons interested in a through review of eating disorders. As an occupational therapist who works with patients suffering from eating disorders, the author is empathetic and learned regarding the joys and frustrations of such work. This book provides an examination of anorexia and bulimia nervosa, including epidemiological reports, varied descriptions of etiology, clinical features and treatments, sociocultural perspectives on food and eating disorders, and occupational therapy treatment guidelines. The extensive presentation of eating disorder literature is the biggest asset, but it can also be overwhelming. This book is useful for individuals interested in reviewing eating disorder literature and learning guidelines for occupational therapy. The occupational therapy guidelines include clear objectives, body image awareness, and directional treatment plans.

Virginia Galloway