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Understanding and treating body image disturbances in eating disorders through body illusion interventions: a scoping review protocol

Authors: Sergio Navas-León, Ana Tajadura-Jiménez, Emma Motrico, Luis Morales, Mercedes Borda-Mas, Nerea Almeda, Milagrosa Sánchez-Martín

Published in: Systematic Reviews | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

We plan a scoping review aimed to synthesize what is known about the use of sensory-driven body illusion (BI) interventions for understanding and treating body image disturbance (BID) in people diagnosed with clinical eating disorders (EDs) and people with subclinical ED symptomatology. Our study will provide an outline of the current literature, identify gaps within the literature, and suggest novel directions for future research.

Methods/design

The scoping review process will be guided by the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley, subsequent recommendations by Levac et al., and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis Protocols Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines. The following electronic databases will be systematically searched: MEDLINE (via PubMed), Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Scopus. Furthermore, to identify additional studies, we will use a search engine such as Google Scholar, and for grey literature, we will include Proquest for Dissertations and Theses. A search strategy has been identified and agreed upon by the research team in conjunction with a research librarian. Two researchers will screen the titles and abstracts independently and then assess the full text of the selected citations for the inclusion criteria. A third reviewer will be involved in cases of disagreement. Data will be extracted, collated, and charted to summarize all the relevant methods, outcomes, and key findings in the articles.

Discussion

A better understanding of this topic will aid in the development and refinement of current treatments aimed at treating BID in people with EDs. Implications and recommendations for research, policy, and practice in the context of the ED community will be discussed.

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Title: Understanding and treating body image disturbances in eating disorders through body illusion interventions: a scoping review protocol
Authors: Sergio Navas-León
Ana Tajadura-Jiménez
Emma Motrico
Luis Morales
Mercedes Borda-Mas
Nerea Almeda
Milagrosa Sánchez-Martín
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Eating Disorder
Eating Disorder
Published in: Systematic Reviews / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 2046-4053
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02458-8

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Understanding and treating body image disturbances in eating disorders through body illusion interventions: a scoping review protocol

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