Effective Brief Intervention for Enclosed Spaces Phobia
Study shows that a brief intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can effectively treat phobia of enclosed spaces. Results indicate significant improvement after 7 sessions, with 92% of participants completing a 30-minute MRI exam without anesthesia. More than one session may be needed for optimal results.
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ACT as a brief intervention: 1 verus 7 sessions to treat phobia of enclosed spaces VOGEL, KAREN UNIVERSITY OF S O PAULO BRAZIL PRESENTER: SABAN, MICHAELE
Phobia enclosed spaces Avoidance of restraint, confinement and asphyxiation situations Fear of not being able to leave the situation
Randomized Controled Trial 26 participants 1 session 7 session N=13 N= 13 Brief ACT Protocols from: P ez-Blarrina et al. (2008)
Results 1) ACT as a brief intervention was effective to treat fear of enclosed spaces ! 2) 7 sessions: 92 % of participants were able to do a 30 minute exame without anesthesia. 3) More than one session is required for the treatment. The 1 session protocol results were not significant.
Thank you! More information about this study: karen@ibmind.com.br Thanks MIKA for presenting at my place! Cheers to Ross and Beate! I wish I could be with you guys!
