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The effect of the mandometer method in the treatment of eating disorders and obesity

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are a serious health problem in adolescents, especially for girls. At the same time, the problem of excessive obesity and obesity has grown into a public health problem.

The mandometer method was developed as part of the treatment of eating disorders to teach patients to normalize their eating behavior and to recognize their hunger signals using a computer, a Mandometer. This method is now used to treat both eating disorders and obesity in specialized clinics.

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SBU Enquiry Service

Consists of structured literature searches to highlight studies that can address questions received by the SBU Enquiry Service from Swedish healthcare or social service providers. We assess the risk of bias in systematic reviews and when needed also quality and transferability of results in health economic studies. Relevant references are compiled by an SBU staff member, in consultation with an external expert when needed.

Question

What evidence is available for the Mandometer method in the treatment of eating disorders and obesity?

Literature search

Project group

Nathalie Peira and Sally Saad at SBU.

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