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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) effectively treats panic disorder. This study shows an intensive, exposure-based CBT intervention is feasible for rural patients, even with complex symptoms like fainting during panic attacks.

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Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a leading treatment for panic disorder.
Access to CBT is limited, especially for rural populations.
An intensive, exposure-based CBT intervention was developed for rural patients.

Observation:

The study details the implementation of this intervention in a 38-year-old woman with panic disorder and agoraphobia.
The patient experienced recurrent fainting episodes during panic attacks, complicating her presentation.
The intervention was successfully adapted to manage these complex clinical features.

Findings:

The intensive, exposure-based CBT intervention proved effective in treating panic disorder and agoraphobia in a rural patient.
The treatment was successfully adapted to accommodate the patient's fainting episodes.
Technical and theoretical challenges were addressed during implementation.

Implications:

This intensive CBT model can improve access to effective panic disorder treatment for underserved rural populations.
The findings suggest strategies for enhancing the efficiency and efficacy of CBT for panic disorder.
The study highlights the adaptability of CBT for complex panic disorder presentations.