Accelerated outpatient individual cognitive-behaviour therapy for panic disorder: A case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethany M. Wootton ◽  
Amy MacGregor
Keyword(s):  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour

The Relationship Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Panic Disorder: A Case Study

1998 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-243
Author(s):  
Tracey Wade ◽  
Megan Jones
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
The Relationship

Evidence suggests that cognitive behaviour therapy is the treatment of choice for both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and panic disorder (PD). The present study examines the treatment issues relating to a woman diagnosed with both IBS and PD (with agoraphobia), where therapy for PD was disrupted by IBS symptoms. Group therapy was then initiated for IBS, and this was associated with a large decrease in general anxiety and depression, and an increase in confidence concerning management of the pain caused by the IBS. This finding is discussed with respect to its possible implications for the treatment of people suffering both IBS and PD.

Negative Outcome in Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy: A Case Study

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Wells ◽  
Frank M. Dattilio
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Failure ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Somatoform Disorder ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Clinical Disorders ◽  
Negative Outcome

This paper reports an exacerabation of health fears in response to cognitive modification in a patient with Somatoform Disorder (NOS). The results of the intervention present interesting theoretical implications for the conceptualization of cognitive events in clinical disorders and those characteristics that may contribute to treatment failure.

Cognitive behaviour therapy via interactive video

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 53-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Manchanda ◽  
P Mclaren
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Interactive Video ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Dysfunctional Attitudes ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Process And Outcome ◽  
Different Levels

Interactive video has been identified as a potential delivery medium for psychotherapy. Interactive video may restrict the range of both verbal and non-verbal communication and consequently impede the development of a therapeutic relationship, thus influencing the process and outcome of therapy. A single case study explored the feasibility of the provision of cognitive behaviour therapy using interactive video with a client diagnosed a shaving mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. A range of outcome measures were included together with an independent psychiatric assessment prior to, and on completion of, therapy. Different levels of outcome were also examined: clinical, social, user views and administration. Outcome measures indicated a reduction in psychopathology and some modification of dysfunctional attitudes, with no apparent impairment of the working alliance.

Baseline Heartbeat Perception Accuracy and Short-Term Outcome of Brief Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 426-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasilios G. Masdrakis ◽  
Emilia-Maria Legaki ◽  
Nikolaos Vaidakis ◽  
Dimitrios Ploumpidis ◽  
Constantin R. Soldatos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Acute Treatment ◽  
Panic Attacks ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Heartbeat Perception ◽  
Short Term Outcome ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour

Background: Increased heartbeat perception accuracy (HBP-accuracy) may contribute to the pathogenesis of Panic Disorder (PD) without or with Agoraphobia (PDA). Extant research suggests that HBP-accuracy is a rather stable individual characteristic, moreover predictive of worse long-term outcome in PD/PDA patients. However, it remains still unexplored whether HBP-accuracy adversely affects patients’ short-term outcome after structured cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for PD/PDA. Aim: To explore the potential association between HBP-accuracy and the short-term outcome of a structured brief-CBT for the acute treatment of PDA. Method: We assessed baseline HBP-accuracy using the “mental tracking” paradigm in 25 consecutive medication-free, CBT-naive PDA patients. Patients then underwent a structured, protocol-based, 8-session CBT by the same therapist. Outcome measures included the number of panic attacks during the past week, the Agoraphobic Cognitions Questionnaire (ACQ), and the Mobility Inventory-Alone subscale (MI-alone). Results: No association emerged between baseline HBP-accuracy and posttreatment changes concerning number of panic attacks. Moreover, higher baseline HBP-accuracy was associated with significantly larger reductions in the scores of the ACQ and the MI-alone scales. Conclusion: Our results suggest that in PDA patients undergoing structured brief-CBT for the acute treatment of their symptoms, higher baseline HBP-accuracy is not associated with worse short-term outcome concerning panic attacks. Furthermore, higher baseline HBP-accuracy may be associated with enhanced therapeutic gains in agoraphobic cognitions and behaviours.

A Controlled Study of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Buspirone or Placebo in Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia

1995 ◽  
Vol 167 (5) ◽  
pp. 635-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Cottraux ◽  
Ivan-Druon Note ◽  
Charly Cungi ◽  
Patrick Légeron ◽  
François Heim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Multicentre Study ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Panic Attacks ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour

BackgroundThis multicentre study compared a 16-week buspirone treatment with placebo in patients presenting with panic disorder with agoraphobia and also receiving cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).MethodDouble-blind testing was maintained until week 68, but not tested; 91 patients were included; 14 placebo-responders excluded; 77 patients randomised; 48 reached week 16 and 41 reached week 68.ResultsAt week 16, within-group analysis showed significant improvements in agoraphobia, panic attacks, and depression in both groups. Generalised anxiety improved only in CBT + buspirone. Between-group comparisons showed buspirone to have an effect on generalised anxiety and agoraphobia. Changes in degree of agoraphobia and depression were correlated in subjects on CBT + buspirone only. A significantly higher proportion of women, and of subjects showing high avoidance dropped out. Positive expectations regarding medication predicted success in both groups. At week 68, improvement was retained without significant buspirone effect.ConclusionBuspirone enhanced the effects of cognitive behaviour therapy on generalised anxiety and agoraphobia in the short term.

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