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The paper presents the conclusions of the pilot study of efficacy of particular therapeutic approach in eating disorders treatment. The multifamily therapy is a frequently used kind of work with these patients abroad. Prague centre of specialized care for eating disorders uses this model under the supervision since 2004. Except of optimisation of therapeutic programme it is important to assess its efficacy. For the first study, the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods was chosen. Ten fields were evaluated in the sample consisting of 20 families for testing the hypothesis that the multifamily therapy is an efficient form of eating disorders treatment and its influence is different in group of parents and group of patients. Next goal was to evaluate the chosen methods for the continuation of the study and its connecting to international research in multifamily therapy and comparative studies of efficacy of multifamily therapy and on-line supporting parents groups. The most prominent effect of the therapy was found in symptoms of eating disorders and emotional stability, especially in decrease of depressive symptoms. The general influence of multifamily therapy on family atmosphere, on reduction of tension and anxiety in relation to the future was stated. In further key fields (quality of life, patients' self-concept), significant positive changes were found. The pilot study represents the basis for further research in multifamily therapy of eating disorders. The conclusions support the internationally recognized efficacy of this therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]