The Relationship Between Therapeutic Alliance, Early Symptom Change, and Outcome Among In‐Patients With Anorexia Nervosa

In accordance with previous research, a complex bidirectional relationship between TA and outcome in AN patients was identified. The results indicate the importance of focusing on symptom improvement as well as establishing an agreement on therapeutic tasks. Future research should concentrate on the complexity and bidirectionality of TA and symptom change over the course of treatment, considering possible mediators.