abstinence at hospital discharge moderates abstinence at post intervention

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

823%16

32% 25%

2044%

27 3435

25

No core BN symptoms in past 2 monthsContinued core BN symptoms in past 2 months

Abstinence at Hospital Discharge Moderates Abstinence at Post Intervention

p = .032 n.s.

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%

100%

823%16

32% 25%

2044%

27 3435

25

No core BN symptoms in past 2 monthsContinued core BN symptoms in past 2 months

Abstinence at Hospital Discharge Moderates Abstinence at Post Intervention

p = .032 n.s.

Binary logistic regression model OR pGroup 1.64 .048Abstinence at hospital discharge 1.55 .001Group x abstinence at hospital discharge -2.18 .020

Study Design and Recruitment431 gave written consent to participate in trial

315 fulfilled DSM-IV bulimia nervosa at admssion

253 had reduced core bulimic core symptoms by at least 50%

167 completed (at least some) post-intervention assessments (Dropout: 30 vs. 38%)

160 completed (at least some) FU assessments(8 pending)

T0

• Hospital admission• Pre-baseline assessment

T1

• Hospital discharge• Baseline assessment

Randomization

• Internet-based aftercare intervention + TAU vs. TAU only

T2

• End of aftercare intervention (+9 months)

T3• Follow up (+18 months)

and were randomized