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[How do we treat generalized anxiety disorder?].
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
|May 21, 2014
Summary
Psychiatrists in Serbia recognize generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms and prefer SSRI/SNRI antidepressants for treatment. However, their personal preference for benzodiazepines differs from patient treatment, indicating a potential gap in understanding GAD.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is prevalent and impactful.
- GAD is understudied in Serbia.
- Understanding GAD diagnosis and treatment is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Serbian psychiatrists' understanding of GAD psychopathology.
- To evaluate current GAD treatment practices by Serbian psychiatrists.
- To identify potential discrepancies in GAD treatment approaches.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 84 psychiatrists and neuropsychiatrists in Serbia.
- Data collection on demographics, GAD experience, psychopathology understanding, and treatment preferences.
- Anonymous survey instrument used.
Main Results:
- Key GAD symptoms identified as distress/tension (62.2%) and worry/anxiety (36.6%).
- Most patients (96.5%) received benzodiazepines prior to psychiatric consultation.
- Psychiatrists favored SSRI/SNRI antidepressants (76.2%) for patients, often with benzodiazepines (71.4%).
Conclusions:
- Serbian psychiatrists' understanding of GAD psychopathology aligns with current trends.
- Treatment practices for GAD in Serbia are largely consistent with international standards.
- A notable difference exists in preferred benzodiazepine use for patients versus personal preference among psychiatrists.
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