The ITA Model of Integrated Treatment of Eating Disorders

The ITA Model combines outpatient intervention (mainly psychotherapy), day hospital care and hospitalization as a function of patients' characteristics. Case conceptualization of the psychological processes of patients is formulated and revised within a team including psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, nutritionists, physicians, nurses, and social workers. The major emphasis of the ITA model is on psychological interventions which include individual psychotherapy, family therapy and/or guidance, and group therapy of various formats and contents (e.g., drug abuse, mindfulness, emotion work) tailored to the needs of each patient. However, when required, drugs are prescribed adjusting type of medication and dosage to the need of the patient.