Utilisation and predictors of use of exposure therapy in the treatment of anxiety, OCD and PTSD in an Australian sample: a preliminary investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is known to be an effective treatment for the anxiety and related disorders, with exposure therapy being a key component of this treatment package. However, research on the use of exposure therapy in clinical practice has presented mixed results, potentially due to differences in samples and training programs across countries. The present study aimed to extend upon existing research by examining the use and predictors of use of exposure therapy in a sample of psychologists working in clinical practice in Australia who treat clients with an anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Methods

One hundred registered psychologists (M_age = 40.60; SD = 10.78; range 23 to 71 y

SUBMITTER: Moses K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8313416 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature