scholarly journals Recovery from Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa and Associations with Diurnal Patterns of Salivary Stress Hormones: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Oskis ◽  
Catherine Loveday ◽  
Frank Hucklebridge ◽  
David Wood ◽  
Angela Clow
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Hpa Axis ◽  
Affect Regulation ◽  
Emotional Processing ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Stress Hormones ◽  
Affective State ◽  
Central Component ◽  
Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

In the neurodevelopment of adolescent anorexia nervosa (AN), dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is proposed to be a central component. Furthermore, a therapeutic milieu focusing on affect regulation can contribute much to treatment, given the emotional processing difficulties associated with this disorder. Studies of HPA axis function following such specialist treatments for adolescent AN, however, are rare. This study describes the diurnal pattern of HPA axis activation, including the cortisol awakening response (CAR), in a 16-year-old female diagnosed with AN both during illness and at clinical recovery following milieu therapy with a focus on affect regulation. Specialised single-case study statistics were used to assess whether the patient's data were significantly different from the healthy “norm” at illness and recovery. During illness, her measure of affective problems was outside of the normal range and cortisol and DHEA secretory profiles were significantly elevated across the diurnal period. However, at recovery both her affective state and HPA axis function became comparable to healthy controls. This case study suggests that salivary markers of HPA axis function can be feasibly incorporated into the clinical regime within a specialist adolescent AN residential service and could be used by clinicians to monitor prognosis and interventions.

scholarly journals Interoceptive Axes Dissociation in Anorexia Nervosa: A Single Case Study With Follow Up Post-recovery Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Di Lernia ◽  
Silvia Serino ◽  
Nicoletta Polli ◽  
Chiara Cacciatore ◽  
Luca Persani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Recovery Assessment

Single Case Study: Does EMDR Psychotherapy Work on Emotional Eating?

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 188-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrine Halvgaard
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Affect Regulation ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Positive Effect

This article presents the methods and results of a single case study treating the effects of “emotional eating” (EE). It provides a comprehensive review of the literature related to obesity and emotional eating; explains childhood experiences, which may contribute to its development; and describes how emotional eating can become a default behavior for affect regulation. The background for the research is the worldwide epidemic of overeating and obesity. The study was designed to examine whether treating the symptoms of EE with selected protocols and methods within eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy would have a positive effect, and the participant, a 55-year-old woman, was treated with an adjusted version of the desensitization of triggers and urge reprocessing (DeTUR) protocol, including resource installation, affect management, ego state work, and the standard EMDR protocol. The treatment consisted of 6 weekly meetings, each lasting 1.5 hours, and 2 follow-up meetings after 3 and 6 months. The measures, which were self-reported on a qualitative scale (0–10), included the experienced feeling of control in general (affect regulation) in specific eating behavior before and after the treatment, reduction of urge in triggering situations, number of situations with emotional eating per week, and body image before and after the treatment. The participant experienced an overall positive change in eating behavior, and the treatment could be one of the ways to reduce weight over time and to ensure better results in stabilizing weight after weight loss.

Virtual Reality Body Exposure Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa. A Single Case Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 108-115
Author(s):  
Bruno Porras-Garcia ◽  
Marta Ferrer-García ◽  
Eduardo Serrano-Troncoso ◽  
Marta Carulla-Roig ◽  
Pau Soto-Usera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Exposure Therapy ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study

scholarly journals Integrated cognitive retraining in agenesis of corpus callosum: a single case study

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajakumari P. Reddy ◽  
Rajan Jamuna ◽  
Lata Hemchand
Keyword(s):  
Corpus Callosum ◽  
Emotional Processing ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Agenesis Of Corpus Callosum ◽  
Neuropsychological Profile ◽  
Cognitive Retraining ◽  
Post Assessment

Individuals with Agenesis of corpus callosum (ACC) have deficits in areas of cognitive functions, social, emotional processing and communication. The aims of the study were to examine: (a) the neuropsychological profile pre- and post-intervention; (b) to study the effects of the integrated integrative cognitive retraining in patient with ACC. We employed a single case experimental study with pre- and post-assessment. This design enabled evaluation of changes in the patient in response to the intervention. RR, a 25-year-old with diagnosis of ACC was assessed for poor concentration, memory, academic performance, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. Neuropsychological profile indicated deficits. He underwent six months of cognitive retraining (home & hospital based) and brief cognitive behavior therapy. There was significant improvement post intervention. Integrative Cognitive retraining was efficacious in patient with ACC.

Modification of Binge Eating in Anorexia Nervosa: A Single Case Report

1983 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. R. Smith ◽  
L. Medlik
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Exposure And Response Prevention ◽  
Single Case Report

Exposure and response prevention has recently been reported as a successful treatment for binge eating in obesity (Smith, 1981). This present paper further extends this treatment to modification of binge eating in a single case study of a young anorexic woman. Binge eating decreased during treatment and this improvement was maintained at 9 months follow-up. Satisfactory weight was also attained during treatment and maintained at follow-up.

Who Has Potatoes?

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-159
Author(s):  
Keith V. Bletzer
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Turning Points ◽  
Farm Labor ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Migrant Work

Migratory farm labor like other forms of migrant work both in and outside agriculture impedes on the opportunity to make choices. The following essay explores particular phases in the life of one man (a single case study) and examines how he considers turning points in his life that led to a long period of substance use, both as an immigrant in the country and as a working man in his home country, followed by a cessation of use and the beginning stages of recovery. / Para el migrante, viajar en busca de trabajo es díficil, ya sea que trabaje en agricultura o en otras labores. Este ensayo examina ciertas etapas en la vida de un hombre (estudio de un solo caso) que examina los cambios que le han ocurrido durante un período en que él consumía grandes cantidades de alcohol en los estados y en su país, seguido por un período de sobriedad (no tomaba alcohol, no usaba drogas) en este país en que él comienza una etapa de rehabilitación.

Contamination Lab of Turin (CLabTo)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleonora FIORE ◽  
Giuliano SANSONE ◽  
Chiara Lorenza REMONDINO ◽  
Paolo Marco TAMBORRINI
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Assessment Data ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Positive Effect

Interest in offering Entrepreneurship Education (EE) to all kinds of university students is increasing. Therefore, universities are increasing the number of entrepreneurship courses intended for students from different fields of study and with different education levels. Through a single case study of the Contamination Lab of Turin (CLabTo), we suggest how EE may be taught to all kinds of university students. We have combined design methods with EE to create a practical-oriented entrepreneurship course which allows students to work in transdisciplinary teams through a learning-by-doing approach on real-life projects. Professors from different departments have been included to create a multidisciplinary environment. We have drawn on programme assessment data, including pre- and post-surveys. Overall, we have found a positive effect of the programme on the students’ entrepreneurial skills. However, when the data was broken down according to the students’ fields of study and education levels, mixed results emerged.

Business Incubation in Uganda, Services, Processes and Incubatee Perceptions- A case study

10.33117/514 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-108
Keyword(s):  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Business Incubation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Networks ◽  
Private Sector Development ◽  
Statistical Inferences ◽  
Office Space ◽  
Interview Methods ◽  
Entrepreneurial Training

Purpose-This paper examines the nature of services and processes of business incubation. Its specific objectives are to establish the nature of services offered by business incubation centers in Uganda, examine the incubation process and to establish the perception of business incu- batees about business incubation services using a case of FinAfrica a private social enterprise. Methodology-This paper presents findings from one incubation center FinAfrica as a case study. Ethnographic design is adopted while observation and interview methods are used to collect data. Results-Key services offered by FinAfrica incubation center include entrepreneurial training, provision of office space, legal and accounting services, mentoring, coaching, entrepreneurial networks and general office administration. The centre has a unique business incubation model which starts with motivating people to start businesses, capacity building, business registration, and ends with graduation after attaining capability for self-sustainability. Incubatees perceive the services offered by the incubation centre as helpful through training, affordable office space, entrepreneurial ecosystem and opportunities for a lean startup. Implications- While this study does not offer statistical inferences for generalisation because of the qualitative design and single case, the exploration of FinAfrica provides insights about how Incubation centers need to plan for positive and sustainable entrepreneurial impact for startups. There is need for more Government and other development partners’ involvement in business incubation and post incubation support for competiveness and growth. Originality/value- This study provides insights about the key services offered in the incubation process and provides insights into the perceived benefits of business incubation. It also contributes to literature about business incubation with practical evidence from an emerging economy whose focus is on private sector development and innovation promotion.

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