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Integrating science, practice and reflexivity--cognitive therapy with driving phobia.

M Townend1, A Grant

  • 1Unit for Psychotherapeutic Practice and Research and Prevention of Domestic Abuse (UPPR) University of Derby, Derby, UK. michaeltownend@cognitivebehaviourtherapy.co.uk

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|September 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Cognitive therapy effectively treats driving phobia, with 80% of patients showing significant improvement and finding the treatment acceptable. This study highlights the benefits of the scientist-practitioner model in psychotherapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • The scientist-practitioner model is a cornerstone of cognitive behavioural psychotherapy.
  • Driving phobia is a common problem requiring effective treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of cognitive therapy for driving phobia.
  • To report on the assessment, formulation, and treatment of driving phobia.
  • To explore the researcher's reflexive analysis of findings and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a case series design.
  • Employed self-report measures for outcome evaluation.
  • Included assessment, formulation, and practical cognitive therapy interventions.

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Main Results:

  • Eight out of ten consecutive cases (80%) demonstrated significant improvement.
  • The cognitive therapy intervention was reported as acceptable by patients.
  • A reflexive analysis of research findings and practice was conducted.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive therapy is an effective and acceptable treatment for driving phobia.
  • The scientist-practitioner model supports integrated research and clinical practice.
  • Further research is recommended to build upon these findings.