New Findings from University of Linkoping in the Area of Anxiety Disorders Published.

Fresh data on Anxiety Disorders are presented in the report 'Can the patient decide which modules to endorse? An open trial of tailored internet treatment of anxiety disorders.' "Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy commonly consists of disorder-specific modules that are based on face-to-face manuals. A recent development in the field is to tailor the treatment according to patient profile, which has the potential to cover comorbid conditions in association with anxiety and mood disorders," scientists in report (see also Anxiety Disorders).

"However, it could be that the patients themselves are able to decide what modules to use. The authors tested this in an open pilot trial with 27 patients with mixed anxiety disorders. Modules were introduced with a brief description, and patients could choose which modules to use. The exception was the two first modules and the last, which involved psychoeducation and relapse prevention. The treatment period lasted for 10 weeks. Results showed large within-group effect sizes, with an average Cohen's d of 0.88. In a structured clinical interview, a majority (54%) had significantly improved 10 weeks after commencing treatment. Only one person dropped out," wrote G. Andersson and colleagues, University of Linkoping.

The researchers concluded: "On the basis of results of this preliminary study, the authors suggest that the role of choice and tailoring should be further explored in controlled trials and that patient choice could be incorporated into Internet-delivered treatment packages."

Andersson and colleagues published their study in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Can the patient decide which modules to endorse? An open trial of tailored internet treatment of anxiety disorders Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 2011;40(1):57-64).

For additional information, contact G. Andersson, Dept. of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linkoping University, Sweden..

Keywords: Country:, Anxiety Disorders.

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