title: Effectiveness of an intensive partial hospitalization program for treatment of anxiety disorders.
abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a partial hospitalization program for the treatment of anxiety disorders. The 5-week program was based on an integration of biological, cognitive, and behavioral theories. Neuman's systems theory provided the framework for the study. The 32 participants were tested pre- and posttreatment. All three hypotheses were supported; "fear of fear," severity of impairment, and general emotional distress were all significantly lower posttreatment than pretreatment. The limitations, including the lack of a comparison group, possible sample bias, and the lack of long-term follow-up, are addressed.
authors.affiliation: Anxiety Disorders Institute of Atlanta, GA.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Waddell
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Demi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000379:Agoraphobia / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D005239:Fear / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents