Priority 3 from the Eating Disorders (Netherlands) PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: Is it more effective to address the eating disorder symptoms first or the underlying problems? (JLA PSP Priority 3) | |
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| Overall ranking | 3 |
| JLA question ID | 0039/3 |
| Explanatory note | The controversy about what to treat first, the eating disorder symptoms, the underlying problems or the function of the disorder, remain and have never been tested in a clinical trial. |
| Evidence | None identified |
| Health Research Classification System category | Mental Health |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | A) What is the best approach for the treatment of eating disorders? First address the underlying problems or eating habits? B) Can a patient only effectively participate in psychological therapy if he or she has a certain body weight? |
| Submitted by | Clinician x 4, Patients x 29, Carers x 2 |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0039 |
| PSP name | Eating Disorders (Netherlands) |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP | 77 |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 3 June 2016 |