Efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for comorbid panic disorder with agoraphobia and generalized anxiety disorder.
The goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy for comorbid panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) by combining treatment strategies for both disorders. A single-case, multiple-baseline design across participants was used. Three participants with primary PDA and secondary GAD took part in the study. The efficacy of the treatment was assessed by means of a structured interview, self-administered questionnaires, and daily self-monitoring measures. After treatment, 2 of the 3 participants achieved high end-state functioning and maintained this level of functioning at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups. The third participant also improved but only reached high end-state functioning at 6-month follow-up. It therefore appears that the combined treatment is relatively effective for PDA-GAD comorbidity. Possible avenues for improving the treatment are suggested.
Labrecque
Joane
J
Université du Québec à Montréal Hôpital Louis-H Lafontaine, Montréal, Canada. joane.labrecque@internet.uqam.ca
Marchand
André
A
Dugas
Michel J
MJ
Letarte
Andrée
A
D000328:Adult; D000379:Agoraphobia / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome