Mindfulness-based cognitive behavior therapy in patients with anxiety disorders: a case series.
Mahendra P. Sharma, Angelina Mao, Paulomi M Sudhir
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine July 1, 2012 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7176.106026 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 4 |
| Population | Patients with anxiety disorders; three with generalized anxiety disorder and one with panic disorder |
| Interventions | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MBCBT) mindfulness meditation cognitive restructuring worry postponement worry exposure problem solving |
| Duration | 23 sessions over four to six weeks |
| Measures | Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety Questionnaire (CSAQ), Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), Hamilton's Anxiety Inventory (HAM-A), Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Keywords | Cognitive behavior therapy Dysfunctional cognitions |
| Key findings | The abstract describes a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy program for four patients with anxiety disorders and states that findings are discussed in light of available research, but it does not report the results or the direction of any effects. |
Abstract
The present study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (MBCBT) for reducing cognitive and somatic anxiety and modifying dysfunctional cognitions in patients with anxiety disorders. A single case design with pre- and post-assessment was adopted. Four patients meeting the specified inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited for the study. Three patients received a primary diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), while the fourth patient was diagnosed with Panic Disorder. Patients were assessed on the Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety Questionnaire (CSAQ), Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), Hamilton's Anxiety Inventory (HAM-A), and Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale. The therapeutic program consisted of education regarding nature of anxiety, training in different versions of mindfulness meditation, cognitive restructuring, and strategies to handle worry, such as, worry postponement, worry exposure, and problem solving. A total of 23 sessions over four to six weeks were conducted for each patient. The findings of the study are discussed in light of the available research, and implications and limitations are highlighted along with suggestions for future research.
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