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The somatosensory system in anorexia nervosa: A scoping review

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder characterized by a number of symptoms including food restriction and body perception distortions. In the present scoping review, we outline the current literature on sensory submodalities related to the somatosensory system in AN including affective touch, haptic perception, interoception, nociception, proprioception, and tactile perception as well as multisensory integration. The evidence suggests that individuals with AN exhibit abnormalities in multisensory integration, discrimination (but not detection) of complex haptic and tactile stimuli, and reduced sensitivity to nociceptive stimuli. This review provides an outline of the current literature, identifies gaps within the literature, and suggests novel directions for future research.

Source: Journal of Experimental Psychopathology

DOI: 10.1177/2043808720987346

Authors: Max Teaford, Matthew S. McMurray, Vincent Billock, Madison Filipkowski, L. James Smart

Institutions: Miami University, The Ohio State University, Cleveland State University

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500