Anxiety And Performance: An Insight From Cognitive Behavioral Angle
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The present study examined the influence of treatment dosage and patient involvement on the efficacy of CBT for individuals with anxiety disorders. In this research, high and low therapy dosages, as well as patient participation levels, were evaluated as potential predictors of treatment results over a period of 12 and 18 months. The individuals who were included in the randomized controlled trial for the integrated management intervention were receiving CBT either with or without concomitant medication in primary care settings. During the course of the therapy, many metrics were evaluated to gauge the effectiveness and engagement of the participants. These metrics included attendance, completion of exposure exercises, adherence to homework assignments, and overall commitment to the treatment program. The blinded follow-up evaluations were conducted over varying durations, spanning many months. These assessments comprised the administration of the 12-item BSI, the PHQ-8, and the SDS. To address potential confounding due to baseline variations, propensity score weighting was used. The investigation focused on those who went the cognitive behavioral therapy route for their treatment. The results of the study revealed that those who completed exposure exercises had high attendance rates, showed more significant attention to homework assignments, and had more favorable outcomes across all variables throughout varying periods. Furthermore, a strong dedication to CBT was shown to be linked with enhanced results across all assessments after a period of 18 months.
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