Table 2.
Treatment outcomes for Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q), Eating Disorder Quality of Life Scale (EDQOL) and Three Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ) Scores (n = 17).
| Outcome | Pre-Treatment Means (SD) | Post-Treatment Means (SD) | p Value | Test Statistic Wald χ2 (df = 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDE-Q | ||||
| Objective binge frequency | 23.7 (16.63) | 14.9 (12.55) | p < 0.001 * | 21.62 |
| Objective binge days | 17.9 (6.17) | 10.8 (9.31) | p < 0.001 * | 12.99 |
| Loss of control frequency | 21.0 (12.01) | 14.1 (13.87) | p < 0.001 * | 12.47 |
| Subjective binge days (n = 16) | 9.7 (9.60) | 7.4 (6.26) | p = 0.401 | 0.70 |
| Purge frequency (n = 13) | 20.4 (20.45) | 14.4 (18.85) | p = 0.038 | 4.30 |
| Laxative use frequency (n = 7) | 11.9 (11.45) | 9.3 (10.61) | p = 0.071 | 3.25 |
| Excessive exercise frequency (n = 11) | 9.5 (10.58) | 6.5 (8.42) | p = 0.123 | 2.38 |
| Dietary restraint | 4.1 (1.14) | 2.9 (1.84) | p = 0.001 * | 10.75 |
| Eating concern | 4.1 (1.11) | 3.0 (1.41) | p = 0.001 * | 10.18 |
| Shape concern | 5.3 (0.72) | 4.5 (1.25) | p = 0.002 * | 9.92 |
| Weight concern | 5.0 (0.60) | 4.4 (1.48) | p = 0.076 | 3.14 |
| Global score | 4.6 (0.55) | 3.7 (1.31) | p < 0.001 * | 12.86 |
| Other Outcomes | ||||
| EDQOL global score | 1.9 (0.71) | 1.8 (0.865) | p = 0.564 | 0.33 |
| TFEQ global score | 34.5 (4.91) | 34.7 (4.61) | p = 0.888 | 0.02 |
* Statistically significant (p < 0.0036). Comparisons based upon Bonferroni-corrected α of 0.0036 (0.05/14). Note: EDE-Q = Eating Disorder Examination-Questionnaire; EDQOL = Eating Disorder Quality of Life Scale; TFEQ = Three Factor Eating Questionnaire.