title: Computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for children with epilepsy and anxiety: a pilot study.
abstract: Anxiety disorders are prevalent in children with epilepsy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, adaptability, and feasibility of a manual-based, computer-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention for anxiety disorders in children with epilepsy. Fifteen anxious youth (aged 8-13 years) with epilepsy completed 12 weeks of manualized computer-assisted CBT. The children and parents completed a semi-structured interview at baseline, and questionnaires assessing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and behavior problems were completed prior to treatment, at treatment midpoint, after treatment completion, and at three months posttreatment. There were significant reductions in the symptoms of anxiety and depression reported by the children at completion of the intervention and at the three-month follow-up. Similarly, the parents reported fewer symptoms of anxiety and a reduction in behavior problems. No adverse events were reported. This CBT intervention for children with epilepsy and anxiety disorders appears to be safe, effective, and feasible and should be incorporated into future intervention studies.
authors: Department of Psychology, Long Island University, Brookville, NY, USA.
authors: Jacquelyn B
authors: JB
authors: Blocher
authors: Mayu
authors: M
authors: Fujikawa
authors: Connie
authors: C
authors: Sung
authors: Daren C
authors: DC
authors: Jackson
authors: Jana E
authors: JE
authors: Jones
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome
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