CBT

6th October 20196th October 2019Immo Weichert

Cognitive-behavioural chronic disease management program (CB-CDMP) reduces hospital admissions and bed-occupancy in patients with frequent admissions with chest pain

This is a study that was published in 2007. [1] 271 patients with chronic refractory angina patients were enrolled in CB-CDMP. Total hospital admissions were reduced from 2.40 admissions per patient per year to 1.78 admissions per patient per year (P<0.001). The rising trend of total hospital bed day occupancy prior to enrollment fell from…

6th October 20196th October 2019Immo Weichert

CBT based intervention in elderly COPD patients is cost-effective, reduces depressive symptoms and ED attendances

This is a study that was published in 2010. [1] This study measured the effectiveness of a non-exercise-based four-week cognitive-behavioural intervention, delivered in a group setting for elderly patients with severe COPD. The intervention used a cognitive-behavioural format to address understanding of COPD and medication, anxiety, panic and depression, activity pacing, relaxation, breathing retraining and…

6th October 20196th October 2019Immo Weichert

CBT based counselling significantly reduces their uptake of primary and secondary care services in patients with chronic medical conditions

A study that was published in 2005. [1] Frequent attenders and patients with diabetes, hypertension and asthma were invited to take part in the study and received eight 90-minute small-group counselling sessions, conducted by trained counsellors. The counselling followed a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach, with the aim of developing personal responsibility. Psychological outcomes were…

5th October 20196th October 2019Immo Weichert

Cognitive behavioural therapy delivered by respiratory nurses is clinically effective and cost-effective for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and symptoms of anxiety

This is a randomised controlled trial that was published in 2018. [1] A total of 236 patients with a diagnosis of mild to very severe COPD took part in the trial. Each patient was screened for anxiety using the HADS-Anxiety Subscale. This is a questionnaire that asks patients about their feelings of anxiety and depression…