Table 2.

Results of Individual Sources of Evidence

Title	Key findings	Themes
Self-Compassion in the Face of Shame and Body Image Dissatisfaction	Higher levels of self-compassion linked to lower levels of body image dissatisfaction and lower engagement in eating disorder behaviours	Role of Self-Compassion; Association with Shame and Body Image Dissatisfaction; Differences between Groups; Affiliative Emotion Dimensions
An Evaluation of the Impact of Introducing Compassion Focused Therapy to a Standard Treatment Program for People with Eating Disorders	Significant improvements across all questionnaire measures following CFT treatment, with bulimia nervosa seeing the most improvement	Compassion Focused Therapy; Positive Outcomes; Differential Improvement by Diagnosis; Challenges in Addressing Self-Criticism; Focus on Self-Criticism, Shame, and Self-Compassion
Are Improvements in Shame and Self-Compassion Early in Eating Disorders Treatment Associated with Better Patient Outcomes?	Bigger decreases in shame showed faster decreases in eating disorder symptoms	Compassion Focused Therapy; Theory of Shame and Self-Compassion; Relationship Between Shame and Eating Disorder Symptoms
Self-Compassion Training for Binge Eating Disorder: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial	Self-compassion intervention reduced eating disorder symptoms including weight and shape concerns	Role of Self-Compassion; Feasibility and Efficacy of Interventions; Impacts on Binge Eating and Psychological Vulnerability; Effects on Self-Compassion
Group-Based Compassion-Focused Therapy as an Adjust to Outpatient Treatment for Eating Disorders: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial	Group CFT in combination with treatment as usual reduced levels of shame, fears of compassion and self-compassion, and eating disorder symptoms more than the control group	Feasibility and Acceptability of CFT Group Intervention; Shame, Self-Compassion, and Eating Disorder Pathology; Supplementing TAU with CFT
Why Would I Want to Be More Self-Compassionate? A Qualitative Study of the Pros and Cons to Cultivating Self-Compassion in Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa	Perceived cons include apprehension and doubt about the efficacy of self-compassion and the emotional challenges with developing this skill. Perceived pros include improved health, personal development, improved outlook and better relationships	Perceived Pros and Cons of Self-Compassion; Fear of Personal Shortcomings; Emotional Challenges; Perceived Personal and Interpersonal Benefits; Enhanced Personal Development; Interpersonal Relationships
Body Appreciation and Intuitive Eating in Eating Disorder Recovery	Greater body appreciation linked to lower levels of negative body image and eating disorder symptoms	Positive Body Image in Eating Disorder Recovery; Association between Recovery and Positive Constructs; Different Facets of Intuitive Eating; Association with Stability of Recovery
Befree: A New Psychological Program for Binge Eating that Integrates Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, and Compassion	Treatment showed decreases in levels of binge eating severity and eating psychopathology, as well as lower levels of negative body image, body-image cognitive fusion, and self-criticism	Befree; Positive Outcomes; Psychological Processes; Self-Compassion