Predictors of change in quality of life in older adults with generalized anxiety disorder.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quality of life (QOL) is lower in older adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). QOL generally improves following cognitive-behavioral treatment for GAD. Little is known, however, about additional variables predicting changes in QOL in older adults with GAD. This study examined predictors of change in QOL among older participants in a randomized clinical trial of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for GAD, relative to enhanced usual care (EUC).

Methods

Hierarchical multilevel mixed-model analyses were used to examine inter-individual and intra-individual factors that predicted QOL over time. Predictors were categorized into treatment, personal and clinical characteristics.

Results

QOL improved over time, and there was significant variability between

SUBMITTER: Shrestha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4502441 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature