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A systematic review of reviews of neurocognitive functioning in eating disorders: the state-of-the-literature and future directions.

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Smith, Kathryn E., Mason, Tyler B., Johnson, Jeffrey S., Lavender, Jason M., Wonderlich, Stephen A.·2018·International Journal of Eating Disorders

Abstract

Objective: In recent years there has been increasing clinical and empirical interest in neurocognitive functioning in eating disorders (EDs), which has resulted in numerous quantitative and qualitative reviews. However, there has yet to be a comprehensive synthesis or critical review of this literature to identify future directions to advance the field in this area. Therefore the aim of this systematic review of systematic reviews was to (a) characterize the existing literature on neurocognitive functioning in EDs based on recent reviews (i.e., published since 2010), (b) describe related limitations, and (c) suggest avenues for future research to address gaps in the current literature. Method: Electronic databases were queried for reviews of neurocognitive domains (i.e., inhibitory control, decision‐making, central coherence, set‐shifting, working memory, and attention bias) in EDs, which identified 28 systematic and meta‐analytic reviews. Results: Broadly, the literature indicates deficits across these neurocognitive domains in EDs, though heterogeneity was noted in the magnitude of these effects, which varied to some extent across ED subtypes, sample characteristics, and methodological approaches. Discussion: While these reviews have generally suggested varying patterns of neurocognitive deficits across EDs, there remain critical limitations regarding the methodological quality of these studies (e.g., the lack of prospective designs, consideration of confounding influences, or examination of interrelationships between neurocognitive domains and relationships between neurocognition and other relevant behavioral constructs). Specifically, we outline 10 key areas that are imperative to address in future research in this area in order to move our field forward.

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Authors
Smith, K. E., Mason, T. B., Johnson, J. S., Lavender, J. M., & Wonderlich, S. A.
Affiliations
  • University of North Dakota (US)
  • University of Southern California (US)
  • Sanford Research (US)
  • University of California San Diego (US)
Corresponding author
Smith, Kathryn E.
Venue
International Journal of Eating Disorders
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2018-08
Volume
51
Issue
8
Pages
798-821
ISSN
  • 0276-3478 (ISSN-L)
  • 1098-108X
OpenAlex
W2885241059
Cited by
170
References
125
Citations by year
2026: 15 · 2025: 23 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 25 · 2022: 18 · 2021: 24 · 2020: 23 · 2019: 20 · 2018: 2
FWCI
2.91
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • International Journal of Eating Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (K23 MH101342 T32MH082761)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Keywords
eating disorders, neurocognitive function, neurocognitive impairment, inhibitory control, decision-making, central coherence, set-shifting, working memory, attentional bias, eating disorder subtypes, methodological quality of reviews, research gaps
MeSH terms
Feeding and Eating Disorders, Humans, Memory, Short-Term, Prospective Studies

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