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Intensive behavioral therapy for agoraphobia.
- Source :
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Journal of affective disorders [J Affect Disord] 2015 Mar 15; Vol. 174, pp. 19-22. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Nov 25. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Background: We investigated the efficacy of an intensive 1-week behavioral therapy program focusing on agoraphobia for panic disorder patients with agoraphobia (PDA).<br />Design and Methods: The study design was a case-control study. Main outcome measure was the agoraphobia score of the Fear Questionnaire (FQ-AGO). The outcomes on the FQ-AGO of a 1-week intensive therapy (96 patients) and a twice-weekly therapy (98 patients) were compared.<br />Results: Agoraphobia improved significantly in both groups, 1 week and 3 months after therapy. Effect size for changes in the 1-week intensive therapy on the FQ-AGO was 0.75.<br />Limitations: Limitations are use of antidepressants, no placebo group, and no long term follow-up.<br />Conclusion: Behavioral therapy for agoraphobia can be shortened significantly if intensified without affecting therapy outcome, thus allowing patients a more rapid return to work and resumption of daily activities.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Agoraphobia drug therapy
Agoraphobia psychology
Antidepressive Agents therapeutic use
Behavior Therapy methods
Case-Control Studies
Comorbidity
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Panic Disorder therapy
Psychometrics
Surveys and Questionnaires
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Agoraphobia therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods
Desensitization, Psychologic methods
Fear
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1573-2517
- Volume :
- 174
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of affective disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25479049
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2014.11.029