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L. Rojo Moreno
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Neuropsychology and anorexia nervosa. Cognitive and radiological findings
2012
Introduction: Research into neuropsychological impairments present in the patients suffering from anorexia nervosa (AN) has advanced considerably, in the past decades. It now provides neuropsychologists with a wide field of knowledge of the changes found in the cerebral and cognitive capabilities of these patients, as well as their reversible or static features, thereby yielding a characteristic profile of neuropsychological impairment in AN. Development: We present a review updated to December 2010 of the results delivered by studies of both morphological and cognitive changes, providing us with an updated theoretical and practical framework for conducting future research. Conclusions: The…
Perfectionism in eating disorders: Temperament or character? Does perfectionism improve on treatment outcome?
2016
IntroductionPerfectionism is considered a risk factor and is very close related to Eating Disorders (EDs). It estimates heritability of 29-42%. However, it has also been related to psychosocial factors such as the insecure attachment style.ObjectivesTo study the relationship of perfectionism with personality dimensions, its likelihood of improvement and its treatment.AimsTo analyze if Perfectionism is associated with dimensions of Temperament or dimensions of Character and therefore more psychosocial.MethodsParticipants were 151 female outpatients who consecutively started treatment at the Eating Disorders Unit (Ciudad Real University General Hospital). Personality was assessed by using the…
Neuropsicología y anorexia nerviosa. Hallazgos cognitivos y radiológicos
2012
Resumen: Introducción: El estudio de las alteraciones neuropsicológicas halladas en pacientes diagnosticadas de anorexia nerviosa (AN) ha experimentado, a través de las últimas décadas, un espectacular avance proporcionando un amplio campo de conocimientos acerca de los cambios observados en la morfología cerebral y las capacidades cognitivas, así como de la reversibilidad o estabilidad de estos, conformando un perfil de alteración neuropsicológico característico de este trastorno de la conducta alimentaria. Desarrollo: Se presenta una revisión actualizada hasta diciembre de 2010 de los resultados obtenidos en la literatura acerca de las alteraciones, tanto de la morfología cerebral como de…
Perfectionism, a Transdiagnostic Construct In Eating Disorders
2016
IntroductionPerfectionism is considered a multidimensional key risk factor for Eating Disorders (EDs). There are discrepancies regarding if it is mainly associated to Anorexia nervosa (AN) but not to other EDs.ObjectivesTo study if Perfectionism is not only related with AN, but it is present in all EDs and associated with more transdiagnostic attitudes and behaviors.AimsTo see if there were significant differences among EDs subgroups concerning Perfectionism and to study which abnormal eating attitudes were more associated with this trait.MethodsParticipants were 151 outpatients with EDs. DSM-IVTR diagnoses were: 44 (29.1%) Anorexia Nervosa (AN), 55 (36.4%) Bulimia Nervosa (BN) and 52 (34.4…