Body Image Disturbance, An Issue Of Anorexia Nervosa

Opposing views as to the validity of body image disturbance as a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa are discussed in relation to diagnosis, prognosis, and the treatment mode. The various methods used to assess body image disturbance are examined and a recommendation that the occupational therapy literature should be investigated to enable a proposal for treatment of the more severe instances of anorexia nervosa. 1985 Occupational Therapy Australia Limite