Cognitive-behavioral therapy for comorbid generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia.
The goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral treatment package for comorbid generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA). A single-case, multiple-baseline, across-subjects design was used with 3 primary GAD patients with secondary PDA. The efficacy of the treatment was evaluated with a structured interview, a battery of self-report questionnaires, and daily self-monitoring booklets. Results are promising: At posttreatment, 2 out of 3 participants achieved high endstate functioning and maintained this level at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups. The 3rd participant also improved but achieved moderate endstate functioning. The strengths and limitations of the treatment are discussed.
Labrecque
Joane
J
Département de Psychologie, Université du Québec à Montréal and Hôpital Louis-H. Lafontaine, Montréal, Canada. joane.labrecque@internet.uqam.ca
Dugas
Michel J
MJ
Marchand
André
A
Letarte
Andrée
A
D000328:Adult; D000379:Agoraphobia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome