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Group cognitive and behavioural treatment for hypochondriasis.

R Stern1, M Fernandez

  • 1St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey.

BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|November 16, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Group cognitive and behavioural treatment is feasible for hypochondriasis patients in hospitals. This approach significantly reduced doctor visits and time spent worrying about illness.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Hypochondriasis is a disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with illness.
  • Managing hypochondriasis in a general hospital setting presents unique challenges.
  • Cognitive and behavioural treatments offer potential therapeutic avenues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of implementing group cognitive and behavioural treatment for hypochondriasis.
  • To assess the practicality of this intervention within a general hospital environment.

Main Methods:

  • A group cognitive and behavioural treatment was designed and delivered.
  • Six patients diagnosed with hypochondriasis (DSM III-R criteria) participated.
  • Outcomes measured included doctor visits, time spent on illness preoccupation, and anxiety/depression scores.

Main Results:

  • A significant reduction in mean doctor visits post-treatment (3 vs. 0.8, p=0.03).
  • A decrease in time spent thinking about illness (57.3 vs. 40.6 minutes).
  • Trends towards lower anxiety and depression scores, though not statistically significant.

Conclusions:

  • Group cognitive and behavioural treatment is a feasible intervention for hypochondriasis patients in general hospitals.
  • The positive impact on doctor visits suggests clinical utility.
  • Further controlled studies are warranted to confirm efficacy.

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