Kognitiv behaviorale Gruppentherapie bei Patientinnen und Patienten mit multiplen somatoformen Symptomen. (English shop)

Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Interventionsstudie

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Alexandra M. Zaby’s dissertation “Kognitiv-behaviorale Gruppentherapie bei Patientinnen und Patienten mit multiplen somatoformen Symptomen – Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Interventionsstudie” investigates the effectiveness of outpatient cognitive-behavioral group therapy for patients experiencing multiple persistent physical symptoms that are not adequately explained by medical conditions. The research focuses on whether psychological interventions can reduce somatic and psychological symptom burden and improve health-related quality of life. A total of 135 patients participate in the randomized controlled trial, comparing cognitive-behavioral group therapy, progressive muscle relaxation, and a waiting-list control condition. Both active interventions consist of eight weekly 90-minute sessions. Outcome measures include physical symptoms, psychological distress, health-related quality of life, illness-related cognitions, and healthcare utilization. The findings demonstrate significant improvements in somatoform symptoms following cognitive-behavioral therapy compared with the waiting-list control group. However, no statistically significant differences are identified between cognitive-behavioral therapy and progressive muscle relaxation. The dissertation contributes to the evaluation of outpatient psychological interventions and highlights opportunities for improving treatment programs for patients with multiple somatoform symptoms.