Search for dissertations about: "Panic Disorder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 swedish dissertations containing the words Panic Disorder.

  2. 1. Clinical studies of panic disorder

    Author : Sven Andersch; Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs universitet; Gothenburg University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Panic disorder; alprazolam; imipramine; agoraphobia; social phobia; psychiatric comorbidity; MAO; long-term course; daily life functioning.;

    Abstract : Aims: To study efficacy and safety of alprazolam, imipramine, and placebo in treatment of panic disorder, to investigate comorbidity with social phobia, to determine platelet monoamine oxidase (MAO), and to follow the long-term course in a cohort of patients with panic disorder.Subjects and Methods: A double-blind comparison of alprazolam, imipramine, and placebo was performed in 123 Scandinavian outpatients with panic disorder according to DSM-III. READ MORE

  4. 2. Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia : Cognitive-behavioral treatment and theory

    Author : Ulrika Thulin; David H. Barlow; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Panic disorder with agoraphobia; exposure in-vivo; cognitive therapy; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract :  Psychological treatments for Panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA) currently havingempirical support are treatments including cognitive-behavioral interventions, e.g. cognitive therapy and exposure in-vivo. However, our knowledge about the additional efficacy when combining interventions is still limited. READ MORE

  5. 3. Preference Effects in the Treatment of Panic Disorder

    Author : Martin Svensson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Preference effects; Doubly randomised controlled preference trial; ; Panic disorder; Cognitive behavioural therapy; Psychodynamic therapy;

    Abstract : Patient preferences have drawn considerable attention as a potential moderator of treatment outcome. The Doubly Randomised Controlled Preference Trial (DRCPT) in which patients are randomised to a choice between two or more treatments or random assignment to one of these same treatments is considered one of the most rigorous tests of the effects of patient preferences on outcomes. READ MORE

  6. 4. Behavioral Treatments of Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia : Treatment Process and Determinants of Change

    Author : Jonas Ramnerö; Lars-Göran Öst; Dianne Chambless; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Panic disorder with agoraphobia; cognitive-behavior therapy; exposure in vivo; outcome prediction; therapeutic relationship; working alliance; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : The present dissertation comprises four empirical studies within the area of behavioral treatment of panic disorder with agoraphobia. The focus is on studying issues pertaining to outcome, treatment process and determinants of change. READ MORE

  7. 5. Panic! Its Prevalence, Diagnosis and Treatment via the Internet

    Author : Per Carlbring; Gerhard Andersson; K Gunnar Götestam; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Psychology; panic disorder; self-help techniques; agoraphobia; bibliotherapy; internet; randomized controlled trail; prevalence; screening; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : As evidenced by several trials, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a highly effective treatment for Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (PD). However, therapists are short in supply, and patients with agoraphobia may not seek therapy due to fear of leaving their homes or traveling certain distances. READ MORE