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Eating disorders and psychopathological comorbidity in obesity patients

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

E. Vedul-Kjelsaas ,
S.A. Sandnes ,
J.K. Dahl ,
K.G. Gotestam ,
M. Strommen ,
B. Kulseng  and
R. Mårvik
E. Vedul-Kjelsaas
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, St. Olavs University Hospital, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway
S.A. Sandnes
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, St. Olavs University Hospital, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway
J.K. Dahl
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, St. Olavs University Hospital, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway
K.G. Gotestam
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, St. Olavs University Hospital, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway
M. Strommen
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, St. Olavs University Hospital, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway
B. Kulseng
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, St. Olavs University Hospital, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway
R. Mårvik
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, St. Olavs University Hospital, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway

Abstract

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The treatment of overweight and obesity has recently been given priority by the Norwegian Government. A research project has been started in the Central Norway Regional Health Authority which includes surgical treatment (gastric bypass), and non-surgical treatment.

The focus on eating disorders and comorbid psychiatric diagnoses has to some extent been ignored in this patient group. Important questions are: How will an eating disorder and/or other psychopathology affect treatment outcome? How should the follow up procedures be tailored in regard to psychopathological status?

The main aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of eating disorders in obese patients. In addition, data on depression, anxiety, quality of life, and personality will be presented in groups with and without and eating disorder.

Methods:

Cross-sectional study of patients on a waiting list for obesity treatment, n=160, 117 women and 43 men.

Postal questionnaires were used. Instruments: Eating disorders in obesity (EDO), HADS, SF-12, and EPQ.

Results:

Mean age for the sample was 41.2 years, and the mean height and weight was 171 cm and 138 kg. A total of 20% showed symptoms of eating disorders, 24.7% of the men, and 17.1% of the women, respectively. Preliminary analyses indicate that the groups with an eating disorder had more psychopathology, and lower quality of life compared to other groups.

More results will be prepared in March.

Discussion:

The results gave higher numbers than a similar Swedish study. Results from this study should be used in the future treatment of this neglected patient group.

Type
Poster Session 1: Eating Disorders
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 22 , Issue S1: 15th AEP Congress - Abstract book - 15th AEP Congress , March 2007 , pp. S181
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2007
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