QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA NERVOSA
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https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2014.10346Keywords:
Bulimia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa. Qualidade de vida.Abstract
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are the main types of serious eating disorders, particularly in adolescents and young female adults. They are similar concerning the sharp distortion of body image, morbid fear of gaining weight, concern with food and constant unrealistic desire for weight loss. This study aimed to assess the implication of eating disorders on the quality of life of patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Six participants under treatment of eating disorders in a multidisciplinary team were evaluated. The instruments Eating Attitudes Test (EAT- 26) and the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used for data collection. The data indicate that the mental components of quality of life of participants are more impaired than the physical components. The “General Health Perceptions” were the most favored domain, followed by “Bodily Pain” and “Physical Functioning”. “General Mental Health” is the most impaired domain. The results show that participants’ quality of life is preserved, except for “General Mental Health” (psychological distress and well-being) and “Role Limitation Due to Emotional Problems”. “Quality of live” is an indicator to be considered, especially by the multidisciplinary team.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2014.10346
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