Cost-effectiveness analysis of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in patients with anxiety disorders in secondary mental health care settings alongside a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anxiety disorder is one of the most prevalent mental disorders. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is effective for treating anxiety disorders. However, no studies have investigated the cost-effectiveness of MBCT for anxiety disorders. We aimed to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis alongside a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to clarify the cost-effectiveness of MBCT for anxiety disorders.

Methods

A cost-effectiveness analysis alongside an RCT was conducted for 8 weeks in 40 patients with anxiety disorders at a university hospital. Patients (1) aged 20-75 years; (2) who were diagnosed with panic disorder/agoraphobia or social anxiety disorder based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, criteria; and (3) who pro

SUBMITTER: Sado M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11544232 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature