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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedWang Z, Whiteside SPH, Sim L
Comparative effectiveness and safety of cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy for childhood anxiety disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This review evaluated the comparative effectiveness and adverse events of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy for childhood anxiety disorders. Evidence supports the effectiveness of CBT and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for reducing childhood anxiety symptoms. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors also appear to be effective based on less consistent evidence.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500013I.
Citation: Wang Z, Whiteside SPH, Sim L .
Comparative effectiveness and safety of cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy for childhood anxiety disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
JAMA Pediatr 2017 Nov;171(11):1049-56. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.3036.
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Keywords: Anxiety, Behavioral Health, Children/Adolescents, Comparative Effectiveness, Medication
McKernan LC, Finn MTM, Carr ER
Personality and affect when the central nervous system is sensitized: an analysis of central sensitization syndromes in a substance use disorder population.
This article examined the impact of central sensitivity syndromes (CSS) on the clinical presentation of individuals presenting to treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD), with an emphasis on personality and emotional functioning. Exploratory analyses indicated which personality traits most strongly predicted the presence of CSS. The authors discuss these findings using descriptive psychopathology literature, with recommendations for future research.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: McKernan LC, Finn MTM, Carr ER .
Personality and affect when the central nervous system is sensitized: an analysis of central sensitization syndromes in a substance use disorder population.
Psychodyn Psychiatry 2017 Fall;45(3):385-409. doi: 10.1521/pdps.2017.45.3.385..
Keywords: Anxiety, Behavioral Health, Chronic Conditions, Substance Abuse
McBride NM, Johnco C, Salloum A
Prevalence and clinical differences of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a community sample of youth receiving cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety.
This study examined the incidence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth with anxiety before initiating cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors during treatment. Findings suggest that the assessment of suicidality at a single time-point and from one informant is not sufficient to identify at-risk youth. Ongoing assessment of suicidal risk during treatment is important in this population.
AHRQ-funded; HS018665.
Citation: McBride NM, Johnco C, Salloum A .
Prevalence and clinical differences of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a community sample of youth receiving cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety.
Child Psychiatry Hum Dev 2017 Oct;48(5):705-13. doi: 10.1007/s10578-016-0696-6..
Keywords: Anxiety, Behavioral Health, Children/Adolescents, Depression
Albrecht JS, Peters ME, Smith GS
Anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder among Medicare beneficiaries after traumatic brain injury.
This study estimated rates of anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnoses after traumatic brain injury (TBI) among Medicare beneficiaries. After TBI, 16,519 (17 percent) beneficiaries were diagnosed with anxiety and 269 (0.3 percent) were diagnosed with PTSD. Rates of anxiety and PTSD diagnoses were highest in the first 5 months post-TBI and decreased over time.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation: Albrecht JS, Peters ME, Smith GS .
Anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder among Medicare beneficiaries after traumatic brain injury.
J Head Trauma Rehabil 2017 May/Jun;32(3):178-84. doi: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000266.
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Keywords: Anxiety, Brain Injury, Medicare, Behavioral Health, Trauma
Sawchuk CN, Roy-Byrne P, Noonan C
Panic attacks and panic disorder in the American Indian community.
The purpose of this study is to describe the epidemiology, clinical features, and comorbidities of panic attacks and panic disorder in two large American Indian tribes. It found that the prevalence and clinical features of panic attacks and panic disorder in American Indians were similar to epidemiologic studies with majority populations. However, in contrast to earlier research, panic symptoms were similar in both males and females, and different patterns of comorbidity emerged.
AHRQ-funded; HS010854.
Citation: Sawchuk CN, Roy-Byrne P, Noonan C .
Panic attacks and panic disorder in the American Indian community.
J Anxiety Disord 2017 May;48:6-12. doi: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2016.10.004.
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Keywords: Anxiety, Behavioral Health, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Stress
Musey PI, Jr., Kline JA
Emergency department cardiopulmonary evaluation of low-risk chest pain patients with self-reported stress and anxiety.
This study aimed to was to measure the frequency of self-identified stress or anxiety among chest pain patients, and compare their pretest probabilities, care processes, and outcomes. It concluded that without prompting, 8 percent of patients self-identified "stress" or "anxiety" as the etiology for their chest pain. Most had low pretest probability, were over-investigated for acute coronary syndrome and pulmonary embolism and not investigated for anxiety syndromes.
AHRQ-funded; HS018519.
Citation: Musey PI, Jr., Kline JA .
Emergency department cardiopulmonary evaluation of low-risk chest pain patients with self-reported stress and anxiety.
J Emerg Med 2017 Mar;52(3):273-79. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2016.11.022.
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Keywords: Anxiety, Emergency Department, Health Services Research (HSR), Pain, Stress
Mooney TK, Gibbons MB, Gallop R
Psychotherapy credibility ratings: patient predictors of credibility and the relation of credibility to therapy outcome.
The researchers examined the relation between credibility ratings for adult psychotherapies and various patient factors as well as the relation between credibility ratings and subsequent symptom change. Their findings indicate that patient beliefs after a brief exposure to treatment may influence symptom improvement. Age and education may influence the patient’s beliefs about the credibility of a treatment.
AHRQ-funded; HS022124.
Citation: Mooney TK, Gibbons MB, Gallop R .
Psychotherapy credibility ratings: patient predictors of credibility and the relation of credibility to therapy outcome.
Psychother Res 2014;24(5):565-77. doi: 10.1080/10503307.2013.847988..
Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Health, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research