[Routine outcome monitoring in anxiety disorders: diagnosis-specific versus generic assessment instruments].

CONCLUSION: When assessed after cognitive behavioural therapy, the (generic) bsi and diagnosis-specific instruments indicated larger progress than the oq-45. The bsi might be a relatively diagnosis-specific measure for anxiety disorders. when selecting an instrument for assessment, both the intended goal of treatment (symptom reduction or improvement in quality of life) and other reasons for assessment should be taken into consideration. The bsi or diagnosis-specific instruments are preferred if the goal is to assess the change in specific anxiety symptoms.
PMID: 29341052 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie - January 18, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: van der Mheen M, Ter Mors LM, den Hout MAV, Cath DC Tags: Tijdschr Psychiatr Source Type: research