2010•International Journal of NursingRequires access
Effect of cognitive behavior therapy to quality of life of patients with generalized anxiety disorder
Shi-chen Lu, Lin Liu
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Abstract
Objective To explore the effect of cognitive behavior therapy to quality of life of patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Methods 72 patients with generalized anxiety disorder were randomly divided into observation group (36) and control group (36) .They were treated with paroxetine and the patients of observation group were given cognitive behavior therapy. The study was conducted for 12weeks, Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) and Generic Quality of Life Inventory (GQOLI -74 ) were evaluated. Results The total score of HAMA, scores of physical anxiety and mental anxiety of observation group were lower than those of control group before and after treatment ( P ＜ 0. 05 or P ＜ 0. 01 ) , but the total score of GQOLI-74, scores of physical function, mental function and social function of observation group were higher than those of control group before and after treatment ( P ＜ 0. 05 or P ＜ 0. 01 ) . Conclusions Cognitive behavior therapy could improve anxiety symptoms of patients with generalized anxiety disorder and higher quality of life.
Key words:
Cognitive behavior therapy; Anxiety disorder; Quality of life