Confirmatory research
Commenting on the study, Karen S. Mitchell, PhD, clinical research psychologist, National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, and associate professor in psychiatry, Boston University, said she was “excited” to see this research.
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Dr. Karen S. Mitchell
“Very few studies have examined the impact of baseline eating disorder symptoms on PTSD treatment outcomes or vice versa,” she said.
The study findings “add to the small but growing body of evidence suggesting that comorbid PTSD and eating disorder symptoms can impact recovery from each disorder,” she said.
She noted the importance of assessing comorbidity in patients presenting for treatment and of addressing comorbidity in both eating disorders and PTSD treatment. “But we need more research on how best to do this.”
Mr. Powers and Dr. Mitchell have reported no relevant financial relationships.
A version of this article first appeared on Medscape.com.