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Vilarino Besteiro, Ma PilarCorresponding Author

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Joining forces: Multi-family groups in the approach of eating disorders

Publicated to:Clínica Contemporánea. 10 (2): - 2019-01-01 10(2), DOI: 10.5093/cc2019a9

Authors: Vilarino Besteiro, Ma Pilar; Unzeta Conde, Belen; Uria Rivera, Teodoro; Perez Franco, Cesar; Guerra Gomez, Enrique;

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Abstract

In this article we review the concept of multifamily group, its historical development, the benefits and objectives of this intervention, the role of the therapist in these groups and some technical aspects. We also review some research about its application in the Eating Disorder (ED). Finally, we describe our experience in the Unit of Eating Disorders at the Santa Cristina University Hospital in Madrid, explaining both the work methodology and the issues addressed in the groups and we share some of the impressions of our patients and their families about it. Although this type of intervention has great therapeutic potential, it should not be used as the only treatment modality in eating disorders.

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AdolescentsAdultsAnorexia-nervosaEating disordersFamily interventionModelsMultifamily groupsMultiple family-therapy

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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-05-30:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 13 (PlumX).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (VILARIÑO BESTEIRO, MARIA PILAR) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been VILARIÑO BESTEIRO, MARIA PILAR.