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[Functional somatic symptoms - short-term psychodynamic therapy can be helpful]
Daniel Maroti1, Behroz Dehdari2, Camilla von Below3
1med dr, leg psyko-log, specialist i neuro-psyko-logi, Stockholms universitet.
Lakartidningen
|September 18, 2023
Summary
Short-term psychodynamic therapy effectively treats functional somatic symptoms, improving patient quality of life. This evidence-based approach, focusing on emotional processing, should complement existing treatments for medically unexplained symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Functional somatic symptoms (FSS) are prevalent, causing significant distress and high healthcare costs.
- Current treatments, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), are not universally effective for all patients with FSS.
- Patients with FSS often experience reduced quality of life and inadequate care.
Conclusions:
- STPP is a viable and effective treatment option for FSS.
- Despite strong evidence, STPP is not yet standard in regular care.
- STPP should be considered a valuable addition to current FSS treatment options.
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