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Maintenance of internet-based prevention: a randomized controlled trial

Authors

Jacobi, C., Morris, L., Beckers, C., Bronisch-Holtze, J., Winter, J., Winzelberg, A. J., Taylor, C. B.

Journal

Int J Eat Disord

Publication Date

2007 Mar

Volume

Issue

Pages

114-9

Purpose of Study: Evaluate 3 month effects of an internet eating disorder prevention program
Years of study: 2003-2004
Study Design: RCT
Outcomes: Effectiveness, quality

Summary:

Settings: Internet-based prevention program for eating disorders in young German females
Intervention: 97 young women were randomized to either wait list control group or internet eating disorder program.
Evaluation Method: Analyzed data from Eating Disorders Inventory (EDI), Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q), SCL-90, web site usage, user satisfaction survey
Description: Web site for easting disorder prevention, including body image journal, personal journal, discussion group
Interoperability: Participants logged on from home
Strategy: Web site for eating disorder prevention, including body image journal, personal journal, discussion group
Quality of Care and Patient Safety Outcome: Intervention produced significant and sustained effects in knowledge test, shape concerns, and eating restraint. Web site use compliance was 72%. Overall usability was rated as ÒgoodÓ (mean 2.00 with 1.00 being best).

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