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Cognitive behaviour therapy for panic disorder: long-term follow-up
Justin Kenardy1, Susan Robinson, Rian Dob
1Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Herston, Australia. jkenardy@somc.uq.edu.au
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
|July 1, 2005
Summary
Cognitive behaviour therapy significantly improves panic disorder symptoms long-term. This study shows lasting benefits for patients 6-8 years after treatment, indicating sustained recovery.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Panic disorder is a debilitating condition.
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a recognized treatment for panic disorder.
- Long-term efficacy data for CBT in panic disorder is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the long-term effectiveness of CBT for panic disorder.
- To evaluate symptom maintenance 6-8 years post-treatment.
- To compare long-term outcomes with baseline measures.
Main Methods:
- A long-term follow-up of patients from a randomized controlled trial of CBT for panic disorder.
- Reassessment of 28 out of 89 eligible patients (31.5%) 6-8 years after treatment initiation.
- Comparison of baseline and long-term follow-up measures of panic, avoidance, and depression.
Main Results:
- Long-term outcomes showed significant improvement compared to baseline panic, avoidance, and depression.
- No significant differences were observed between followed-up and lost-to-follow-up patients on most baseline measures.
- The positive effects of CBT for panic disorder appear to be maintained in the long-term follow-up sub-sample.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy demonstrates sustained efficacy for panic disorder up to 6-8 years post-treatment.
- The study supports CBT as an effective long-term intervention for managing panic disorder.
- Long-term follow-up data is essential for understanding the enduring impact of psychological therapies.