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Cognitive behavioral therapy for somatoform disorders.

Lesley A Allen1, Robert L Woolfolk

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  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Somatoform disorders are associated with high healthcare costs.
  • Patients often do not respond to conventional treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review diagnostic criteria and clinical characteristics of somatoform disorders.
  • To examine the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies assessing CBT for somatoform disorders.
  • Analysis of treatment efficacy and impact on healthcare utilization.

Main Results:

  • CBT has empirical support for somatization, hypochondriasis, and body dysmorphic disorder.
  • Limited data exist on CBT's impact on healthcare costs.
  • Insufficient evidence for conversion and pain disorders.

Conclusions:

  • CBT is a potentially effective treatment for certain somatoform disorders.
  • Further research is required to evaluate cost-effectiveness and efficacy for less-studied disorders.