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A community-based psychoeducational group approach to hypochondriasis.

Theo K Bouman1

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. t.k.bouman@ppsw.rug.nl

Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
|November 2, 2002
PubMed
Summary

A cognitive-educational group approach effectively reduced hypochondriasis (health anxiety) and depression in a community sample. Improvements were sustained at 6-month follow-up, demonstrating the intervention

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Investigates a cognitive-educational approach for hypochondriasis in a community sample.
  • Assesses feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a psychoeducational group approach for hypochondriasis.
  • To determine if the intervention reduces hypochondriacal psychopathology.

Main Methods:

  • Open trial with 27 participants meeting DSM criteria for hypochondriasis.
  • Six 2-hour group sessions focused on educating participants about hypochondriasis.
  • Groningen Illness Attitude Scale used for assessment.

Main Results:

  • 21 completers showed significant improvement in hypochondriasis and depression post-intervention.

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  • Improvements were maintained at 4 weeks and 6 months follow-up.
  • Six dropouts did not show decreased relevant variables.

    • Conclusions:

    • Psychoeducational group interventions can effectively reach and treat individuals with hypochondriasis outside clinical settings.
    • This approach is acceptable and effective in reducing hypochondriacal psychopathology.