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Simple techniques to treat medical phobias
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|January 1, 1977
Summary
Participant modelling effectively treats needle phobias and other fears related to medical procedures. This behaviourally-oriented technique involves specific steps, as demonstrated in two successful case studies.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioural Therapy
- Medical Psychology
Background:
- Phobias related to medical procedures, such as needles or catheters, are common.
- Effective treatment strategies are needed to manage these specific phobias.
Observation:
- Participant modelling is a behaviourally-oriented technique.
- This method focuses on treating phobias associated with minor medical procedures or apparatus.
Findings:
- Participant modelling was successfully applied in two cases of severe needle phobia.
- The described steps of participant modelling illustrate its practical application.
Implications:
- Participant modelling offers a viable treatment for specific medical phobias.
- This technique can be beneficial for patients experiencing anxiety with medical interventions.