anxiety disorder phobias
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention is based on a published self-help book (written by drs. Manja
de Neef and prof. Cuijpers), which was used in a series of television programme
on self-help for phobias (by broadcasti
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) patients with a DSM-IV phobic disorder (social, agora, or specific) (2) 18 years or older (3) access to the internet (4) motivated to work with a guided self-help intervention
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Another severe psychological disorder (psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder) and/or an increased risk for suicide.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcomemeasure is the Fear Questionniare. This questionnaire assesses the level of anxiety (or avoidance) of different situations. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include: generalised anxiety (BAI), panic (PDSS-R), depressive symptoms (CES-D), alcohol use (CAGE), satisfaction with care (CSQ8), quality of life (EQ5-D), health care use and absenteeism. Health care use and absenteeism will be translated into costs and used in the economical analyses. We will also register the number (and type) of contacts in regular mental health care. All questionnaires will be completed via the internet. Measurements will be conducted after inclusion (and informed consent), after 5 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed