IJEDO | Italian Journal of Eating Disorders and Obesity

Articolo originale
Reduction of pre-dinner anxiety in a group of adolescent patients with Anorexia Nervosa attending a Day Hospital treatment programme during lockdown due of COVID-19 in Italy: An observational study
The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions have been linked to a general exacerbation of mental health symptoms, particularly within the spectrum of Eating Disorders (ED). While many studies report a worsening of symptoms, the specific impact on meal-related anxiety in clinical settings remains to be fully elucidated.
Enrico Ceccato, Stefania Zanin, Laura Merlino, Chiara Bonetto, Alessandra Sala
IJEDO 2026;8:23-30 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2026.05
Published: 2 Aprile 2026
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Commentary
Educational continuity in intensive treatment for eating disorders: Homebound Instruction as a component of intensive CBT-E
This paper describes the structured integration of Homebound Instruction (HI) within a residential intensive programme for eating disorders based on enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-E). In this context, the protection of the right to education is conceptualised not only as a regulatory requirement but also as a clinically meaningful component of treatment.
Solari Barbara
IJEDO 2026;8:20-22 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2026.04
Published: 18 Marzo 2026
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Commentary
Additional Maintaining Mechanisms and the Coherence of the Transdiagnostic CBT-E Model: Reflections on Brown et al. and the Role of Minority Stress
The PRIDE protocol described by Brown et al. adapts enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-E) for sexual minority individuals by addressing minority-stress processes while preserving the core CBT-E treatment.
Massa Marco
IJEDO 2026;8:17-19 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2026.03
Published: 16 Marzo 2026
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Clinical cases
Delayed Mid-to-Distal Esophageal Perforation as a Rare Long-Term Complication of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: A Case Report
Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial condition associated with a wide range of comorbidities, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. These include type 2 diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia, and peripheral artery disease. In recent years, the global prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically, contributing to an increased utilization of bariatric surgery.
Alberto Gorla, Paolo Geretto, Luca Cortese, Dario Ribero, Andrea Denegri
IJEDO 2026;8:12-16 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2026.02
Published: 3 Marzo 2026
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Articolo originale
Integrating Physical Rehabilitation with Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Eating Disorders: The Villa Garda Approach
Eating disorders present unique challenges in physical rehabilitation due to the complex interplay between malnutrition-related physical impairments and psychological factors that maintain pathological exercise behaviors. This paper describes therapeutic procedures for integrating physical rehabilitation within an enhanced cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E) framework for patients with eating disorders in a specialized inpatient setting.
Soave Fabio
IJEDO 2026;8:1-11 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2026.01
Published: 12 Febbraio 2026
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Reduction of pre-dinner anxiety in a group of adolescent patients with Anorexia Nervosa attending a Day Hospital treatment programme during lockdown due of COVID-19 in Italy: An observational study

Educational continuity in intensive treatment for eating disorders: Homebound Instruction as a component of intensive CBT-E

Additional Maintaining Mechanisms and the Coherence of the Transdiagnostic CBT-E Model: Reflections on Brown et al. and the Role of Minority Stress

Delayed Mid-to-Distal Esophageal Perforation as a Rare Long-Term Complication of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: A Case Report

Integrating Physical Rehabilitation with Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Eating Disorders: The Villa Garda Approach