Treating anxiety after stroke using cognitive-behaviour therapy: Two cases |
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| Authors: | Ian I. Kneebone Fiona W. Jeffries |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Virgin Care, Department of Psychology, Farnham, Surrey, UK;2. University of Western Sydney, School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Penrith, NSW, Australiai.kneebone@uws.edu.au;4. University of Surrey, School of Psychology, Guildford, Surrey, UK |
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| Abstract: | Anxiety disorders are common after stroke. However, information on how to treat them with psychotherapy in this population is highly limited. Modified cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) has the potential to assist. Two cases of individuals treated with modified CBT for anxiety after stroke are presented. The modification was required in light of deficits in executive and memory function in one individual and in the context of communication difficulties in the other. The anxiety symptoms were treated over seven and nine sessions, respectively. Both participants improved following the intervention, and these improvements were maintained at 3 month follow-ups. Further case-series and randomised controlled designs are required to support and develop modified CBT for those with anxiety after stroke. |
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| Keywords: | Stroke Anxiety Cognitive-behaviour therapy Single case design |
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