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P02-302 - The Impact of Binge Eating Symptomatology in the Quality of Life of Obese Patients Suffering From A Mood Disorder

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 April 2020

F. Gonidakis ,
M. Ginieri-Coccosis ,
E. Rali ,
E. Spilioti ,
E. Varsou  and
G. Papadimitriou
F. Gonidakis
Affiliation:
1st Psychiatric Department, Athens University Medical School, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece
M. Ginieri-Coccosis
Affiliation:
1st Psychiatric Department, Athens University Medical School, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece
E. Rali
Affiliation:
1st Psychiatric Department, Athens University Medical School, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece
E. Spilioti
Affiliation:
1st Psychiatric Department, Athens University Medical School, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece
E. Varsou
Affiliation:
1st Psychiatric Department, Athens University Medical School, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece
G. Papadimitriou
Affiliation:
1st Psychiatric Department, Athens University Medical School, Eginition Hospital, Athens, Greece

Abstract

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Introduction

A significant number of patients suffering from a mood disorder gain weight either due to the medication side effect and/or the lack of exercise. Binge Eating disorder has a high comorbidity with mood disorders. Both disorders have been found separately to have a high negative impact ob the patients quality of life

Aim

The aim of the study was to investigate the possible impact of binge eating symptomatology in the quality of life of obese patients suffering from a mood disorder.

Method

We approached 117 obese patients treated for mood disorder (unipolar and/or bipolar). All patients were recruited from a free of charge anti-obesity program specifically designed for mental patients that have gained weight. Each participant filled in the WHO Quality of Life Brief Scale (WHOQOL-Bref), a questionnaire on Binge Eating symptomatology based on DSM-IV research criteria, the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and the Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS).

Results

According to DSM-IV criteria 40 patients were suffering from Binge Eating Disorder. The comparison between Binge Eating and non Binge Eating group (t-test) showed that the former group had higher SPAS measurements (p=0.007) and lower WHOQOL-Bref measurements in the psychological (p=0.01) and physical (p=0.006) domains. All other measurements as well as age, body mass index and gender did not show any statistical significant difference between the two groups.

Conclusion

The presence of Binge Eating symptomatology might worsen patients quality of life especially when they are already carrying the burden of a mood disorder and obesity.

Type
Psychosomatic disorders / Eating disorders / Somatoform disorders
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 25 , Issue S1: 18th European Congress of Psychiatry. February 27, March 2, 2010 - Munich, Germany , 2010 , 25-E1001
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2010
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