Cognitive-behavioral group therapy for intermittent explosive disorder: description and preliminary analysis
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
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40(3): 316-319, July-Sept. 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
To evaluate the efficacy of a group therapy based on cognitive-behavioral techniques customized for intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The current report presents the preliminary results of a clinical trial comparing pre- and post-intervention scores in different anger dimensions.Methods:
The studied sample consisted of 84 treatment-seeking subjects. The mean (standard deviation) age was 43.0 (11.9) years, and 78% were male. The therapeutic group program consisted of 15 weekly sessions plus three maintenance sessions. The sessions lasted approximately 90 minutes each.Results:
No differences were found in demographic profile and pre-treatment status between subjects who completed treatment (n=59) and dropouts (n=25). Comparison of State-Trait Anger Expression Scale (STAXI) scores pre- and post-treatment showed statistically significant changes in all anger scales and subscales of the questionnaire.Conclusion:
This preliminary report is a significant addition to currently scarce clinical data. Our findings provide further evidence that structured cognitive-behavioral group therapy, with a focus on anger management and cognitive coping, may be a promising approach to the treatment of IED.
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Main subject:
Psychotherapy, Group
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Aggression
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Anger Management Therapy
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Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders
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Anger
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
Journal subject:
Psychiatry
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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University of Chicago/US
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University of Texas/US
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