A Method to Reduce Dropouts

Abstract

  We evaluated measures to reduce dropouts in intensive naikan for participants with eating disorders. Our previous studies have suggested some characteristics of dropouts, and that many dropouts had the poor Naikan responded to the first interview. Based on these results, we first evaluated an interview policy and the interview structure, followed by measures in the intervention of some subjects who performed Naikan, and counseling-like support. The basic attitude of interviewers is close listening. However, some people with a low-ego level, which is a characteristic of dropouts, discontinue Naikan. Therefore, the interviewers made judgment in 3 stages and performed active interventions until 5 days after the initiation of Naikan while evaluating the subjects. This method was effective, and the subjects began to fully experience Naikan, and the discontinuation of Naikan could be prevented.