Prediction of outcome from cognitive-behavioral treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
The presence of a diagnosable Axis I psychiatric disorder predicted significantly (P less than 0.001) lower likelihood of significant improvement among 90 irritable bowel syndrome patients given cognitive and behavioral treatments to help the disorder. Other psychological tests, including the MMPI, BDI, STAI, as well as demographic variables, failed to yield significant prediction.
Blanchard
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Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders, University at Albany-SUNY 12203.
Scharff
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Payne
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Schwarz
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Suls
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Malamood
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012064:Relaxation Therapy