2014
DOI: 10.1007/s10880-014-9414-3
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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Targeting Fear of Progression in an Interdisciplinary Care Program: A Case Study in Systemic Sclerosis

Abstract: People living with chronic illness often report uncertainty about the future, fear of disease progression, fear of becoming physically disabled, and a reduced life expectancy as important sources of stress. However, little is known about psychological interventions targeting these concerns. The aim of this study is to illustrate an intervention to reduce emotional distress and concerns about the future in a patient with systemic sclerosis (SSc), a rare chronic rheumatic disease with serious consequences for mo… Show more

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“…As in other rare diseases, many people with SSc initially experience disabling but unexplained symptoms and often struggle to obtain a diagnosis, a process that often takes several years . Once a patient is diagnosed, the future is filled with ongoing uncertainty and unpredictability, as there is no clear course to the development and progression of the disease . Marked disfigurement from the disease sets people with SSc apart as different, and some have described changes in physical appearance so drastic that they are no longer recognized by former acquaintances and colleagues .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As in other rare diseases, many people with SSc initially experience disabling but unexplained symptoms and often struggle to obtain a diagnosis, a process that often takes several years . Once a patient is diagnosed, the future is filled with ongoing uncertainty and unpredictability, as there is no clear course to the development and progression of the disease . Marked disfigurement from the disease sets people with SSc apart as different, and some have described changes in physical appearance so drastic that they are no longer recognized by former acquaintances and colleagues .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The alleviation of anxiety through counseling has been studied in various studies. Various types of stress and fear were identified as the result of an excessive stressor causing impaired response [5]. At a different level, the disorder has predictive and automatic symptoms as a mental disorder [6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Various treatments have been proposed to deal with FOP, including cognitive-behavioral treatments (10), client-centered supportive treatments (11), and education based on acceptance and commitment (12). It seems that collaborative care can also be an effective strategy.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%