Borkovec-Costello

CBT vs Applied Relaxation for GAD

Doente / População Intervenção / Exposição Comparação Desfecho

In 55 adults with generalised anxiety disorder, cognitive behavioural therapy or applied relaxation achieved better treatment response and high-end-state functioning than non-directive therapy.

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55
Desenho
RCT, USA
Desfecho
GAD severity and functioning
Relevância
3
ResultadoCBT = applied relaxation > non-directive therapy; highest high-end-state functioning under CBT.
Borkovec TD, Costello E. J Consult Clin Psychol. 1993;61(4):611-619. 10.1037/0022-006X.61.4.611
Discussão e crítica

Seminal small RCT framing CBT as the prototype GAD therapy; applied relaxation remains a respectable alternative.