Summary
Objective. Eating Disorders are serious psychological conditions causing significant physical and mental health impairments. They have high mortality and suicide rates, and many affected
individuals do not receive adequate treatment.
Aim. This study aimed to evaluate the preliminary results of the multidisciplinary and integrated treatment provided at the Regional Residential Center for Eating Disorders “Mariconda”
in Salerno. The focus was on assessing the impact of this treatment on patients with Eating Disorders, considering various clinical, anthropometric, and psychopathological factors.
Methods. The study employed an integrated approach, utilizing standardized evaluation scales such as SCL-90, BUT, CIA, EDI-3, EDE-Q, and EDS to measure improvements. The sample included 31 patients who completed the residential program from January 2022 to December 2023. Assessments were conducted at the beginning (T0) and end (T1) of the program. The
one-way ANOVA test was used to analyze the statistical significance of treatment effects.
Results. Significant improvements were observed across various measures. Psychopathological assessments indicated reduced anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive symptoms.
Clinical impairment and body image disturbances showed notable decreases. There was a substantial reduction in eating disorder symptomatology, including binge eating and restrictive
behaviors. Additionally, a significant and highly notable improvement in Body Mass Index was recorded.
Conclusions. The findings suggest that the multidisciplinary and integrated treatment approach at “Mariconda” is highly effective in managing eating disorders. The results underscore
the importance of comprehensive care in addressing the complex needs of this population. Future research should include larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up to further validate
these findings and enhance treatment strategies.
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