Enhancing panic disorder treatment with mobile-aided case management: an exploratory study based on a 3-year cohort...

Area of Science:

• Mental Health
• Digital Health Interventions
• Psychiatry

Background:

• Panic disorder often involves persistent symptoms, poor treatment adherence, and high relapse rates.
• Mobile health interventions show potential for various mental health conditions, but their specific efficacy for panic disorder requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a mobile-aided case management program on symptom reduction and care quality in panic disorder patients.

Main Methods:

• A 3-year cohort study involving 138 participants with panic disorder.
• Comparison between a mobile-aided case management group (108 participants) and a treatment-as-usual group (30 participants).
• Data collection at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months using questionnaires, interviews, observation, and medical records.

Main Results:

• The mobile-aided case management group showed significant reductions in panic severity (p=0.008) and state anxiety (p=0.016) at 6 months compared to the control group.
• Participants in the case management group reported better control over panic symptoms, increased self-awareness, and improved interpersonal support.

Conclusions:

• Mobile-aided case management demonstrates significant benefits for managing panic disorder.
• This intervention is particularly effective during the maintenance treatment phase of panic disorder.