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How beneficial is cognitive behaviour therapy in the treatment of atopic dermatitis? A single-case study
Anja Wittkowski1, Helen L Richards
1Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Manchester, UK. anja.wittkowski@manchester.ac.uk
Abstract:
A single-case design was used to examine the benefits of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in the treatment of two patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). Improvements were indicated for both cases in global outcome measures, with reductions in anxiety, depression and stigmatization beliefs and improvements in quality of life. Self-rated AD severity remained relatively stable across treatment time. For both cases, treatment gains were particularly evident in terms of reducing avoidance behaviours. The findings were discussed in relation to the need for CBT as an adjunct treatment for patients with AD and its potential role in improving psychological functioning.
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