Anxiety neurosis: a 5-year follow-up.
Fifty-seven patients who were seen on a psychiatric consultation service and who met criteria for the diagnosis of anxiety neurosis were followed up after 5 years. These patients presented symptoms from a variety of organ systems and appeared typical of anxiety neurotics seen in general medical practice. A favorable outcome was demonstrated in 67 per cent who were either recovered or mildly impaired. Women showed a more favorable outcome than men. Among men, age at the time of consultation was positively correlated with the degree of impairment after 5 years.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000150:complications; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000150:complications; D011379:Prognosis; D012647:Self-Assessment; D012737:Sex Factors; D012919:Social Behavior; D013997:Time Factors; D014937:Work