Anxiety disorders Phobias Angststoornissen Fobieen
Conditions
Interventions
The internet course (Fobieën onder controle) is based on exposure therapy. This intervention is based on
a published self-help book (written by drs. Manja de Neef and prof. Cuijpers), which was used i
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Faculteit der Pedagogiek en Psychologie
Afdeling Klinische Psychologie
Head of department: prof. dr. P. Cuijpers
Secretariat: tel. +31-(0)20-598 8757; fax +31-(0)20-598 8758
Secretaries: Mrs. M.H. Ouwehand, tel. +31-(0)20-598 8757, e-mail
MH.Ouwehand@psy.vu.nl
Mrs. S.R. Slijngaard, tel. +31-(0)20-598 8951, e-mail:
SR.Slijngaard@psy.vu.nl
Address: Transitorium, van der Boechorststraat 1, room 2B-81
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who are diagnosed with a social-, agora-, or specific phobia in a mental health care institute are eligible. To confirm the diagnosis a diagnostic interview will be done by an independent research assistant. Inclusion criteria are: 1. Being 18 years or older; 2. Having access to the internet; 3. Being motivated to work with a guided self-help intervention. The use of medication is accepted, as long as this was started before the referral to the mental health care institute, the use is stable and the patient has no intention to change it.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Another severe psychological disorder (psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder); 2. An increased risk for suicide; 3. Co-morbidity is no reason for exclusion, as long as the phobia is the primary disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Fear Questionnaire (FQ); 2. Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI); 3. Center for epidemiologic studies- Depression (Ces-D). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ); 2. Short Form- Helath and labour Questionnaire (SF-HLQ); 3. Quality of life in Economic evaluations (EQ-5d); 4. Trimbos/imta Tic-P questionnaire for costs associated with psychiatric illness (Tic-P); 5. Cut-Anoyed-Guilty-Eye opener (CAGE -alcohol questionnaire). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactR.N. Kok
Outcome results
None listed