An Integrative Review of Psychotherapeutic Interventions in Eating Disorder Care

Psychotherapeutic interventions are one of the pillars of healthcare for people with eating disorders (EDs). It is important to map and analyze literature to know the strategies which have proven to be successful. An integrative review was conducted to analyze the scientific production on the psychotherapeutic interventions offered to patients diagnosed with EDs. PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, LILACS and SciELO indexing databases were consulted from 2011 to 2021. A total of 56 articles published in international journals were selected. The results were grouped into five categories: individual psychotherapies, group psychotherapeutic strategies, online psychotherapeutic strategies, inclusion of the family in psychotherapies, and therapeutic alliance. More studies are needed which focus on the therapeutic alliance and address patient, health professional, and family perspectives. Online and phone psychotherapies emerge as a growing field of interest.