[Behavior therapy in functional syndromes].
Twenty patients presenting functional syndromes of various kinds, localizations and severities without any tangible anatomic-morphological causes having been found, were treated on the basis of behavioural self-direction. Self-rating instruments were used for therapy control. Following a mean 45-61 sessions of individual therapy, highly significant reductions were stated in respect of the probable occurrence of the usually extensive symptoms. This positive outcome was found to persist at follow-up twelve months later. This management approach turned out a very economical one. Further investigations appear indicated.
D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012803:Sick Role; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*
Verhaltenstherapie bei funktionellen Syndromen.