PROBLEM-SOLVING THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF UNEXPLAINED PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS IN PRIMARY-CARE - A PRELIMINARY-STUDY

被引:43
作者
WILKINSON, P [1 ]
MYNORSWALLIS, L [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV OXFORD,WARNEFORD HOSP,DEPT PSYCHIAT,OXFORD OX3 7JX,ENGLAND
基金
英国惠康基金;
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10.1016/0022-3999(94)90056-6
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
We describe a pilot study of a simple psychological treatment based on reattribution techniques and problem-solving. The treatment was administered to a consecutive series of patients (N = 11) presenting in primary care with unexplained physical symptoms. The findings suggest that the treatment is both feasible and acceptable. Finally we suggest selection criteria for those patients who may benefit from the treatment. This needs further evaluation in a randomized, controlled trial.
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页码:591 / 598
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