Top 10 research questions to promote physical activity research in people with binge eating disorder

ABSTRACT

Despite emerging evidence illustrating the benefits of physical activity for people with binge eating disorder, engaging this population in physical activity is challenging. The International Organization of Physical Therapists in Mental Health (IOPTMH) set out to summarize, appraise, and strengthen the direction of physical activity endeavors. This process led to the identification of 10 important research questions which are discussed. Addressing these 10 research questions is critical for developing evidence-based approaches for promoting and sustaining an active lifestyle in people with binge eating disorder.

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank the following persons for their assistance in the data collection: Dr. Graciela Rovner (University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amanda Lundvik-Gyllensten (University of Lund, Sweden), Prof. Dr. Liv Helvik Skjaerven (Høgskolen i Bergen, Bergen, Bergen, Norway), Rutger Ijntema (Hogeschool Utrecht, The Netherlands), Anne Parker (NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK), Mikko Patovirta (Tampere, Finland), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniel Catalan Matamoros (University of Carlos III Madrid, Spain).