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[Prognostic aspects of panic disorder]

A Kurz1

  • 1Psychiatrischen Klinik, Techn. Univ. München.

Versicherungsmedizin
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Panic disorder often has a chronic course, with most patients experiencing persistent symptoms. Poor outcomes are linked to symptom severity, duration, and co-occurring depression, with increased mortality including suicide risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Context:

  • Panic disorder is a distinct anxiety disorder.
  • Follow-up studies indicate a chronic nature for many patients.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the long-term course and outcomes of panic disorder.
  • To identify factors associated with poor prognosis and increased mortality.

Summary:

  • Only 10% of panic disorder patients are symptom-free after 3-7 years.
  • Most experience long-standing symptoms, while 10% face severe impairment.
  • Initial symptom severity, duration, and comorbid depression predict poor outcomes.

Impact:

  • Highlights the chronic nature of panic disorder and its significant impact on quality of life.
  • Identifies key prognostic factors for clinical assessment and intervention.
  • Raises concerns about increased mortality rates, including suicide, in panic disorder patients.

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