A systematic review and meta-analysis of set-shifting ability in eating disorders

@article{Roberts2007ASR,
  title={A systematic review and meta-analysis of set-shifting ability in eating disorders},
  author={Marion E Roberts and Kate Tchanturia and Daniel St{\aa}hl and Laura Southgate and Janet L Treasure},
  journal={Psychological Medicine},
  year={2007},
  volume={37},
  pages={1075 - 1084}
}
ABSTRACT Background The aim was to critically appraise and synthesize the literature relating to set-shifting ability in eating disorders. PsycINFO, Medline, and Web of Science databases were searched to December 2005. Hand searching of eating-disorder journals and relevant reference sections was also undertaken. Method The 15 selected studies contained both eating disorder and healthy control groups, and employed at least one of the following six neuropsychological measures of set-shifting… 
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