Featured Publications
Cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders: A map of the systematic review evidence base
Kaidesoja M, Cooper Z, Fordham B. Cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders: A map of the systematic review evidence base. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2022, 56: 295-313. PMID: 36315392, PMCID: PMC10092269, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23831.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyLow-intensity cognitive behavioural therapyGroup cognitive behavioral therapySystematic reviewEvidence baseActive interventionBehavioral therapyGood short-term effectSearch of EmbaseCurrent evidence baseIndividual systematic reviewsOverview of CBTTreatment recommendationsLong-term effectsShort-term effectsHealth conditionsTherapyClinical innovationGeneralizability of findingsDisordersInsufficient dataInterventionQualified cliniciansTransdiagnostic sampleReview
2022
Development of the CBT-E Components Checklist: A tool for measuring therapist self-rated adherence to CBT-E
Bailey-Straebler S, Cooper Z, Dalle Grave R, Calugi S, Murphy R. Development of the CBT-E Components Checklist: A tool for measuring therapist self-rated adherence to CBT-E. IJEDO 2022, 4: 6-10. DOI: 10.32044/ijedo.2022.02.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssociations between probable eating disorders and healthcare use among post-9/11 veteran men and women
Mitchell K, Sienkiewicz M, Smith B, Vogt D, Kehle-Forbes S, Cooper Z. Associations between probable eating disorders and healthcare use among post-9/11 veteran men and women. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2022, 157: 110811. PMID: 35413512, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.110811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealthcare useED treatmentProbable EDsVeteran menGreater healthcare useHigh healthcare useCross-sectional studyAvailability of treatmentLower ratesLogistic regression modelsU.S. military veteransED statusED symptomsMilitary veteransED researchWomenTreatmentAttitudinal barriersVeteransMenVulnerable groupsDisordersEDRegression modelsGender differences
2021
Posttraumatic stress disorder and eating disorders: maintaining mechanisms and treatment targets
Mitchell K, Scioli E, Galovski T, Belfer P, Cooper Z. Posttraumatic stress disorder and eating disorders: maintaining mechanisms and treatment targets. Eating Disorders 2021, 29: 292-306. PMID: 33411646, DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2020.1869369.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderStress disorderComorbid posttraumatic stress disorderCognitive-behavioral theoryImpulsivity/compulsivityEvidence-based treatmentsEmotion dysregulationInterpersonal traumaNegative affectTreatment targetsTrauma exposurePTSD symptomsHyperarousal symptomsED behaviorsBehavioral theoryPotential treatment targetBidirectional relationshipLifetime historyEvidence-based therapiesIntegrated modelFuture directionsDisordersTheoretical modelAngerCompulsivity
2020
Mediators of change in cognitive behavior therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy for eating disorders: A secondary analysis of a transdiagnostic randomized controlled trial
Sivyer K, Allen E, Cooper Z, Bailey‐Straebler S, O'Connor M, Fairburn C, Murphy R. Mediators of change in cognitive behavior therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy for eating disorders: A secondary analysis of a transdiagnostic randomized controlled trial. International Journal Of Eating Disorders 2020, 53: 1928-1940. PMID: 33150640, PMCID: PMC7756462, DOI: 10.1002/eat.23390.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge-eating frequencyCognitive behavior therapyEffects of CBTHypothesized mediatorsBehavior therapyMediation studiesInterpersonal psychotherapyWeeks of CBTMediators of changeCognitive processesPsychological treatmentCBTProblem severityRegular eatingKey methodological issuesMethodological issuesPsychotherapyMore effective treatmentsPutative mediatorsMechanism of actionDisordersEffective treatmentSecondary analysisEatingTime pointsChallenges and opportunities for enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) in light of COVID-19
Murphy R, Calugi S, Cooper Z, Dalle Grave R. Challenges and opportunities for enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) in light of COVID-19. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist 2020, 13: e14. PMID: 34191937, PMCID: PMC7264449, DOI: 10.1017/s1754470x20000161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive behavior therapyAspects of CBTBehavior therapyStrict social distancing rulesRemote deliveryEvidence-based treatmentsCBTPotential practical solutionFear of infectionNegative consequencesSocial isolationKey learningsSocial distancing rulesStages of treatmentPsychiatric treatmentDisordersDistancing rules
2019
Controlling binge eating and weight: a treatment for binge eating disorder worth researching?
Cooper Z, Calugi S, Dalle Grave R. Controlling binge eating and weight: a treatment for binge eating disorder worth researching? Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2019, 25: 1105-1109. PMID: 31214963, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-019-00734-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavior therapyCognitive behavioral therapyAvailable psychological treatmentsTreatment of bingeEvidence-based interventionsDisordered EatingPrevious research findingsPsychological treatmentBinge eatingBehavioral therapyBehavior therapyBingeLasting outcomeWeight lossEatingResearch findingsBrief reportDisordersObesityClinical practiceOverweightNew treatmentsSystematic reviewGoalTreatment
2018
Loss-of-control eating after bariatric/sleeve gastrectomy surgery: Similar to binge-eating disorder despite differences in quantities
Ivezaj V, Barnes RD, Cooper Z, Grilo CM. Loss-of-control eating after bariatric/sleeve gastrectomy surgery: Similar to binge-eating disorder despite differences in quantities. General Hospital Psychiatry 2018, 54: 25-30. PMID: 30056316, PMCID: PMC6245943, DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2018.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleeve gastrectomy surgeryBinge-eating disorderGastrectomy surgeryBinge Eating DisorderClinical featuresPatient groupControl eatingOW/OBOverweight/obesityBody mass indexRelevant patient groupsMass indexDepressive symptomsSurgeryPast monthBED groupWeight concernsWeekly lossDisordersCareful assessmentObesityOnly groupQuantity of foodComparable levelsEating
2017
Scaling Up Psychological Treatments: A Countrywide Test of the Online Training of Therapists
Fairburn CG, Allen E, Bailey-Straebler S, O'Connor ME, Cooper Z. Scaling Up Psychological Treatments: A Countrywide Test of the Online Training of Therapists. Journal Of Medical Internet Research 2017, 19: e214. PMID: 28623184, PMCID: PMC5493785, DOI: 10.2196/jmir.7864.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeb-centered trainingPsychological treatmentTransdiagnostic cognitive behaviour therapyCompetence scoresCognitive behavior therapySpecific psychological treatmentsTraining programMental health professionalsTrainee therapistsTraining therapistsTherapist competenceBehavior therapyTherapistsOnline trainingTrainingHealth professionalsCompetenceWidespread disseminationScalable formDisordersIrish Health Service ExecutiveScoresExecutivesTraineesProfessionals
2016
Predictors and moderators of response to enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy for the treatment of eating disorders
Cooper Z, Allen E, Bailey-Straebler S, Basden S, Murphy R, O’Connor M, Fairburn CG. Predictors and moderators of response to enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy for the treatment of eating disorders. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2016, 84: 9-13. PMID: 27423373, PMCID: PMC4988513, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2016.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterpersonal psychotherapyCognitive behavior therapyCognitive behavioral therapyModerators of outcomeModerators of responseImportance of shapePresent exploratory studyPsychological treatmentBehavioral therapyBehavior therapyDSM-IV diagnosisConsistent predictorModeratorTreatment outcomesBetter treatment outcomesPsychotherapyExploratory studyDisordersPredictorsException of patientsSubgroup of patientsCBTHigh levelsAdult patientsClinical trials
2015
A transdiagnostic comparison of enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) and interpersonal psychotherapy in the treatment of eating disorders
Fairburn CG, Bailey-Straebler S, Basden S, Doll HA, Jones R, Murphy R, O'Connor ME, Cooper Z. A transdiagnostic comparison of enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT-E) and interpersonal psychotherapy in the treatment of eating disorders. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2015, 70: 64-71. PMID: 26000757, PMCID: PMC4461007, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2015.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterpersonal psychotherapyCognitive behavior therapyMajority of outpatientsBehavior therapyEnhanced cognitive behavior therapyParticipants meeting criteriaIndependent blinded assessorsIPT participantsTransdiagnostic comparisonRemission rateBlinded assessorAlternative treatmentMeeting criteriaPotent treatmentDisordersRemissionTreatmentCBTTherapyFollowTransdiagnostic perspectivePresent studyParticipantsThe Reliability and Validity of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire in Eating Disorder and Community Samples
Egan SJ, Shafran R, Lee M, Fairburn CG, Cooper Z, Doll HA, Palmer RL, Watson HJ. The Reliability and Validity of the Clinical Perfectionism Questionnaire in Eating Disorder and Community Samples. Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapy 2015, 44: 79-91. PMID: 25731214, PMCID: PMC4762235, DOI: 10.1017/s1352465814000629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical Perfectionism QuestionnaireTwo-factor structureCommunity sampleAcceptable internal consistencyClinical perfectionismPerfectionism QuestionnaireMeasures of perfectionismInternal consistencySeparate community samplesIncremental validityNonclinical sampleFactor analysis resultsEating DisordersAnxiety disordersStudy 1Study 2Control groupPerfectionismValid measurePsychometric propertiesReading levelDisordersValidityQuestionnaireFurther researchDisseminating Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments for Eating Disorders
Cooper Z, Bailey-Straebler S. Disseminating Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments for Eating Disorders. Current Psychiatry Reports 2015, 17: 12. PMID: 25663154, PMCID: PMC4320297, DOI: 10.1007/s11920-015-0551-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
The development of an online measure of therapist competence
Cooper Z, Doll H, Bailey-Straebler S, Kluczniok D, Murphy R, O'Connor ME, Fairburn CG. The development of an online measure of therapist competence. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2014, 64: 43-48. PMID: 25528502, PMCID: PMC4289913, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.11.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTherapist competenceOnline measuresEnhanced cognitive behavior therapyCognitive behavior therapyEvidence-supported treatmentsOutcomes of trainingApplied knowledgeTherapist trainingBehavior therapyRasch modelClinician outcomesLevel of competenceCompetenceResearch literatureTrainingClinician trainingOutcome studiesMeasuresCBTRepeat testingEquivalent versionEMeasureTraineesDisordersRelated issues
2012
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders
Murphy R, Straebler S, Basden S, Cooper Z, Fairburn CG. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy 2012, 19: 150-158. PMID: 22362599, PMCID: PMC3886290, DOI: 10.1002/cpp.1780.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders
Cooper Z, Murphy R, Fairburn C. Cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders. 2012, 1299-1304. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199696758.003.0166.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
The Evolution of “Enhanced” Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders: Learning From Treatment Nonresponse
Cooper Z, Fairburn CG. The Evolution of “Enhanced” Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders: Learning From Treatment Nonresponse. Cognitive And Behavioral Practice 2011, 18: 394-402. PMID: 23814455, PMCID: PMC3695554, DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2010.07.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChanges in alcohol intake in response to transdiagnostic cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders
Karačić M, Wales JA, Arcelus J, Palmer RL, Cooper Z, Fairburn CG. Changes in alcohol intake in response to transdiagnostic cognitive behaviour therapy for eating disorders. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2011, 49: 573-577. PMID: 21704306, PMCID: PMC3387552, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2011.05.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol intakeCourse of treatmentTransdiagnostic cognitive behaviour therapyCognitive behavior therapyCurrent major depressive episodeMajor depressive episodeBehavior therapyHeavy drinking subjectsMean alcohol intakePre-treatment assessmentDepressive episodeMajor depressionDrinking subjectsAlcohol consumptionBaseline levelsOverall severityAlcohol useDisorder diagnosisDisorder psychopathologyIntakeDisordersGroup differencesTreatmentTherapyFirst assessmentEating disorders, DSM–5 and clinical reality
Fairburn CG, Cooper Z. Eating disorders, DSM–5 and clinical reality. The British Journal Of Psychiatry 2011, 198: 8-10. PMID: 21200070, PMCID: PMC3014461, DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.110.083881.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
What does a transdiagnostic approach have to offer the treatment of anxiety disorders?
McManus F, Shafran R, Cooper Z. What does a transdiagnostic approach have to offer the treatment of anxiety disorders? British Journal Of Clinical Psychology 2010, 49: 491-505. PMID: 19878622, DOI: 10.1348/014466509x476567.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnxiety disordersTransdiagnostic approachCognitive-behavioral approachDiagnosis-specific treatmentsDiagnosis-specific interventionsTransdiagnostic theoryFurther empirical workDisorder interventionsEase of disseminationPapers of relevanceEmpirical workDisordersInterventionPotential benefitsRecognitionLess valueResearchSuch approachesTheory