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- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral group therapy specifically designed for treating intermittent explosive disorder (IED) through a clinical trial.
- The sample included 84 participants, primarily male, undergoing 15 weeks of therapy with measurable improvements in anger management as shown by significant changes in State-Trait Anger Expression Scale (STAXI) scores.
- The findings suggest that structured cognitive-behavioral therapy could be a valuable method for managing IED, contributing important data to the limited research in this area.
Article Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of a group therapy based on cognitive-behavioral techniques customized for intermittent explosive disorder (IED). The current report presents the preliminary results of a clinical trial comparing pre- and post-intervention scores in different anger dimensions.
Methods: The studied sample consisted of 84 treatment-seeking subjects. The mean (standard deviation) age was 43.0 (11.9) years, and 78% were male. The therapeutic group program consisted of 15 weekly sessions plus three maintenance sessions. The sessions lasted approximately 90 minutes each.
Results: No differences were found in demographic profile and pre-treatment status between subjects who completed treatment (n=59) and dropouts (n=25). Comparison of State-Trait Anger Expression Scale (STAXI) scores pre- and post-treatment showed statistically significant changes in all anger scales and subscales of the questionnaire.
Conclusion: This preliminary report is a significant addition to currently scarce clinical data. Our findings provide further evidence that structured cognitive-behavioral group therapy, with a focus on anger management and cognitive coping, may be a promising approach to the treatment of IED.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6899396 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1516-4446-2017-2262 | DOI Listing |
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