2023
Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Weight and Eating Quality of Life (WE-QOL) Scale in US Military Veterans
Masheb R, Snow J, Fenn L, Antoniadis N, Raffa S, Ruser C, Buta E. Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Weight and Eating Quality of Life (WE-QOL) Scale in US Military Veterans. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2023, 38: 2076-2081. PMID: 36973571, PMCID: PMC10361921, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-023-08132-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Health AdministrationPopulation health metricsQOL measuresGeneric health-related QOL measuresHealth-related QOL measuresHealth metricsWeight management programPopulation health approachObesity-related diseasesQuality of careUS military veteransClinical remindersUS veteransPhysical activityHealth AdministrationPatient careEuropean QualityHealth approachWeight gainPhysical discomfortWeight stigmaMilitary veteransPsychometric assessmentEmotional distressLife Scale
2020
Pain and emotional eating: further investigation of the Yale Emotional Overeating Questionnaire in weight loss seeking patients
Masheb RM, Douglas ME, Kutz AM, Marsh AG, Driscoll M. Pain and emotional eating: further investigation of the Yale Emotional Overeating Questionnaire in weight loss seeking patients. Journal Of Behavioral Medicine 2020, 43: 479-486. PMID: 32107681, DOI: 10.1007/s10865-020-00143-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRandomized Controlled Trial Testing the Effectiveness of Adaptive “SMART” Stepped-Care Treatment for Adults With Binge-Eating Disorder Comorbid With Obesity
Grilo CM, White MA, Masheb RM, Ivezaj V, Morgan PT, Gueorguieva R. Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Effectiveness of Adaptive “SMART” Stepped-Care Treatment for Adults With Binge-Eating Disorder Comorbid With Obesity. American Psychologist 2020, 75: 204-218. PMID: 32052995, PMCID: PMC7027689, DOI: 10.1037/amp0000534.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStepped-care treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyWeight loss medicationsBinge-eating disorderStepped careRemission rateWeight lossBehavioral weight lossSignificant weight lossBinge-eating frequencySignificant time effectControlled TrialsTreat analysisTreatment respondersMedicationsPlaceboMixed model analysisClinical practiceNonrespondersPatientsObesityBinge eatingCareMonthsTreatment
2019
“Making weight” during military service is related to binge eating and eating pathology for veterans later in life
Masheb RM, Kutz AM, Marsh AG, Min KM, Ruser CB, Dorflinger LM. “Making weight” during military service is related to binge eating and eating pathology for veterans later in life. Eating And Weight Disorders - Studies On Anorexia, Bulimia And Obesity 2019, 24: 1063-1070. PMID: 31471885, DOI: 10.1007/s40519-019-00766-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnhealthy weight control strategiesOverweight/obeseWeight control strategiesWeight management treatmentWeight management effortsConclusionsOne-thirdNight eatingGood internal consistencyExcessive exerciseClinical effortsFood addictionRubber suitsMilitary servicePathologyVomitingObeseVeteransWeight behaviorEmotional eatingYounger cohortsOne-thirdTwo-thirdsInternal consistencyOne-quarterParticipants
2017
Mental health and behavioral weight loss: 24-month outcomes in Veterans
Janney CA, Masheb RM, Lutes LD, Holleman RG, Kim HM, Gillon LR, Damschroder LJ, Richardson CR. Mental health and behavioral weight loss: 24-month outcomes in Veterans. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2017, 215: 197-204. PMID: 28340446, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral weight loss interventionSerious mental illnessWeight loss interventionMH diagnosisLoss interventionAffective disordersWeight lossModest weight lossOverweight/obeseBehavioral weight lossWeight loss trialMental health disordersAverage weight lossWeight loss differencesSecondary data analysisLoss trialThree-armHealth disordersWeight loss patternsLinear mixed effects modelsMental illnessDiagnostic groupsDiagnosisMental healthMonthsBehavioral Treatment for Veterans with Obesity: 24-Month Weight Outcomes from the ASPIRE-VA Small Changes Randomized Trial
Lutes LD, Damschroder LJ, Masheb R, Kim HM, Gillon L, Holleman RG, Goodrich DE, Lowery JC, Janney C, Kirsh S, Richardson CR. Behavioral Treatment for Veterans with Obesity: 24-Month Weight Outcomes from the ASPIRE-VA Small Changes Randomized Trial. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2017, 32: 40-47. PMID: 28271430, PMCID: PMC5359162, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-017-3987-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight lossOverweight/obese veteransSignificant weight regainVeterans Affairs sitesModest weight lossWeight management programWeight management approachesGreater weight lossASPIRE groupObese veteransWeight regainWeight outcomesLifelong healthBehavioral treatmentDiabetesWeight changeCare movesTrialsObesitySignificant differencesSecond yearTreatmentVeteransAdditional yearSC support
2016
Binge abstinence is associated with reduced energy intake after treatment in patients with binge eating disorder and obesity
Masheb RM, Dorflinger LM, Rolls BJ, Mitchell DC, Grilo CM. Binge abstinence is associated with reduced energy intake after treatment in patients with binge eating disorder and obesity. Obesity 2016, 24: 2491-2496. PMID: 27797154, PMCID: PMC5172456, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21664.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyPsychological functioningBinge abstinencePsychological outcomesCombination of CBTBehavioral therapyBingeRecall interviewsFunctioningAbstinence ratesDietary recall interviewsReduced energy intakeAbstinenceSignificant reductionWeight statusPsychiatric morbidityGreater improvementAdult patientsDietary counselingFruit intakeSugar intakeEnergy intakeDisordersAbstinentComplete cessationSex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder
Masheb RM, White MA, Grilo CM. Sex Differences and Correlates of Pain in Patients with Comorbid Obesity and Binge Eating Disorder. European Eating Disorders Review 2016, 24: 247-250. PMID: 26841114, PMCID: PMC4821688, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2432.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorrelates of painMetabolic risk factorsRisk factorsHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolObesity-related health risksBrief Pain InventoryPresence of painGreater pain severitySample of patientsSex differencesTreatment-seeking patientsComorbid obesityLipoprotein cholesterolPain severityPain InventoryComorbid painPain interferenceMore painPainMetabolic markersBinge frequencyAnalysis of covarianceComorbid bingeClinical implicationsPatients
2015
Biopsychosocial Correlates of Binge Eating Disorder in Caucasian and African American Women with Obesity in Primary Care Settings
Udo T, White MA, Lydecker JL, Barnes RD, Genao I, Garcia R, Masheb RM, Grilo CM. Biopsychosocial Correlates of Binge Eating Disorder in Caucasian and African American Women with Obesity in Primary Care Settings. European Eating Disorders Review 2015, 24: 181-186. PMID: 26640009, PMCID: PMC5076468, DOI: 10.1002/erv.2417.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care settingEating-disorder psychopathologyCare settingsBiopsychosocial correlatesHigher diastolic blood pressureInstitute appropriate interventionsPoor glycaemic controlDiastolic blood pressurePhysical health functioningRacial differencesSignificant racial differencesBinge Eating DisorderAfrican AmericansAfrican American womenGlycaemic controlObese womenBlood pressureMetabolic syndromeClinical presentationCaucasian patientsDepressive symptomsComorbid bingeHealth functioningAppropriate interventionsEarly onsetWeight loss outcomes in patients with pain
Masheb RM, Lutes LD, Kim HM, Holleman RG, Goodrich DE, Janney CA, Kirsh S, Higgins DM, Richardson CR, Damschroder LJ. Weight loss outcomes in patients with pain. Obesity 2015, 23: 1778-1784. PMID: 26237112, DOI: 10.1002/oby.21160.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight loss outcomesSuboptimal weight loss outcomesPain severityPain typesLoss outcomesBehavioral weight management programWeight lossSeverity of painOverweight/obesityWeight management programPhysical activity outcomesSevere painArthritis painPain dataSecondary data analysisPainActivity outcomesPatientsSeverityLinear mixed modelsOutcomesSignificant differencesOnly minor improvementsHigh rateLess weight
2014
High‐frequency binge eating predicts weight gain among veterans receiving behavioral weight loss treatments
Masheb RM, Lutes LD, Kim HM, Holleman RG, Goodrich DE, Janney CA, Kirsh S, Richardson CR, Damschroder LJ. High‐frequency binge eating predicts weight gain among veterans receiving behavioral weight loss treatments. Obesity 2014, 23: 54-61. PMID: 25385705, DOI: 10.1002/oby.20931.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight loss treatmentWaist circumferenceLoss treatmentBody weightObese samplePoorer weight loss outcomesBehavioral weight loss treatmentBehavioral weight loss programWeight gainWeight lossWeight loss outcomesOverweight/obesityWeight loss programPresence of bingeFrequency of bingeASPIRE studyLoss programWorse outcomesBinge groupEffectiveness trialLoss outcomesSecondary analysisBinge eatingBingeVeterans
2011
A randomized controlled trial for obesity and binge eating disorder: Low-energy-density dietary counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy
Masheb RM, Grilo CM, Rolls BJ. A randomized controlled trial for obesity and binge eating disorder: Low-energy-density dietary counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2011, 49: 821-829. PMID: 22005587, PMCID: PMC3223390, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2011.09.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive behavioral therapyWeight lossDietary counselingVegetable consumptionPercent of participantsBinge remissionObese patientsRemission outcomesNutrition counselingMetabolic outcomesObese individualsConsecutive participantsFavorable outcomeDietary outcomesTwelve-monthBetter dietary outcomesDensity dietIndividual treatmentTreatment effectsOutcomesTherapyCounselingTreatmentBingeDisorders
2001
Childhood Psychological, Physical, and Sexual Maltreatment in Outpatients with Binge Eating Disorder: Frequency and Associations with Gender, Obesity, and Eating‐Related Psychopathology
Grilo C, Masheb R. Childhood Psychological, Physical, and Sexual Maltreatment in Outpatients with Binge Eating Disorder: Frequency and Associations with Gender, Obesity, and Eating‐Related Psychopathology. Obesity 2001, 9: 320-325. PMID: 11346674, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2001.40.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGreater body dissatisfactionBody dissatisfactionChildhood maltreatmentEmotional abuseSexual abuseDisorder featuresBED patientsBinge Eating DisorderOnset of overweightChildhood Trauma QuestionnaireForms of maltreatmentDietary restraintEating DisordersEmotional neglectHigher depressionPhysical neglectTrauma QuestionnaireAttitudinal featuresSexual maltreatmentPhysical abuseMaltreatmentChildhood experiencesDissatisfactionAbuseStatistical Manual
2000
Teasing History, Onset of Obesity, Current Eating Disorder Psychopathology, Body Dissatisfaction, and Psychological Functioning in Binge Eating Disorder
Jackson T, Grilo C, Masheb R. Teasing History, Onset of Obesity, Current Eating Disorder Psychopathology, Body Dissatisfaction, and Psychological Functioning in Binge Eating Disorder. Obesity 2000, 8: 451-458. PMID: 11011912, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2000.56.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge Eating DisorderPsychological functioningBody dissatisfactionDisorder psychopathologyEating DisordersCurrent psychological functioningEating Disorder PsychopathologyTeasing historyWeight concernsDSM-IV criteriaRelated functioningPsychopathologyBinge frequencyFunctioningDissatisfactionOutcome variablesAge of onsetDisordersFemale adultsResearch methodsPrimary goalDepressionAdultsEarly onsetNon-obese women