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Title: | Effects of Training Body-Related Interpretations on Panic-Related Cognitions and Symptoms |
Authors: | Reinecke, Andrea |
Keywords: | Panic Disorder Anxiety Disorders |
Issue Date: | Feb-2023 |
Citation: | Würtz F, Steinman S, Blackwell SE, Wilhelm FH, Reinecke A, Adolph D, Margraf J, Woud ML. Effects of Training Body-Related Interpretations on Panic-Related Cognitions and Symptoms. Cognit Ther Res. 2023 Feb 9:1–16. doi: 10.1007/s10608-023-10358-9. Epub ahead of print. |
Abstract: | Interpretation biases (IBs) are central in panic disorder, and there is rich evidence showing that these are correlated with and predictive of panic-relevant symptomatology. However, experimental studies are needed to examine the potential causal effects of IBs, as predicted by cognitive models. Methods Panic-related IBs were manipulated via a sentence-completion Cognitive Bias Modification-Interpretation (CBM-I) training. The sample included N = 112 healthy participants reporting moderate levels of fear of bodily sensations. Participants were randomly allocated to a positive, negative, or control CBM-I condition. To test the trainings’ effect on panic-relevant cognitive processing, IBs were assessed via proximal and distal measures. Symptom provocation tasks were applied to test transfer to panic-relevant symptomatology. Results Results on the proximal measure showed that positive CBM-I led to more positive IBs compared to negative, and control training. Further, positive CBM-I led to more positive IBs on the distal measure as compared to negative CBM-I. However, there were no differential training effects on panic-related symptomatology triggered via the provocation tasks. Conclusion The findings indicate a limited generalization of the effects of CBM-I on IBs and panic-related symptoms. Potential means to improve generalization, such as applying more nuanced measures and combining CBM-I with psychoeducation are discussed. |
URI: | https://oxfordhealth-nhs.archive.knowledgearc.net/handle/123456789/1194 |
Appears in Collections: | Anxiety Disorders |
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