Emetophobia: A fear of vomiting

Faye, Abhijeet; Gawande, Sushil; Tadke, Rahul; Kirpekar, Vivek; Bhave, Sudhir

doi:10.4103/0019-5545.120556

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“…To date, only one RCT has been published comparing the effectiveness of CBT to wait list control (Riddle-Walker et al, 2016). Most case reports suggest that SPOV can be treated successfully by CBT (Graziano, Callueng, & Geffken, 2010;Hunter & Antony, 2009;Kahana & Feeny, 2005;Kobori, 2011;Pollard, Tait, Meldrum, Dubinsky, & Gall, 1996;Whitton, Luiselli, & Donaldson, 2006), behavioral approaches (Faye, Gawande, Tadke, Kirpekar, & Bhave, 2013;Herman, Rozensky, & Mineka, 1993;Lesage & Lamontagne, 1985;Maack, Deacon, & Zhao, 2013;McFadyen & Wyness, 1983;Philips, 1985;Williams, Field, Riegel, & Paul, 2011); systemic behaviour therapy (O'Connor, 1983); psychotherapy (Manassis & Kalman, 1990); hypnotherapy (McKenzie, 1994;Ritow, 1979); Competence Imagery and imaginal coping (Moran &…”

Section: Assessment and Treatment Of Spovmentioning

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Phenomenology, epidemiology, co-morbidity and treatment of a specific phobia of vomiting: A systematic review of an understudied disorder

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Gilpin

Veale

2018

Clinical Psychology Review

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Specific Phobia of Vomiting (SPOV) is an under-researched disorder compared to other Specific Phobias. A systematic review was conducted to synthesise existing research across areas of phenomenology, aetiology, epidemiology, co-morbidity, assessment measures and treatment. Online databases (Psychinfo, Embase, Medline, Pubmed and Cochrane Library) were searched using terms related to SPOV and 'emetophobia'. A manual search of reference lists of included papers was also conducted. In total, 385 articles were found and 24 were included in the review. The review was registered on the PROSPERO register (CRD42016046378). The review presents a qualitative synthesis of identified studies exploring the features of SPOV including locus of fear, feared consequences of vomiting, and common safety and avoidance behaviours. It also identified articles describing aetiological factors involved in the development of SPOV, co-morbid disorders and the epidemiology of the disorder. Further studies focused on valid and reliable measures to assess SPOV, and treatments that are effective at reducing symptomatology of SPOV and psychological distress. There are relatively few published research articles on SPOV, and particularly high quality studies exploring effective treatment options for SPOV. Further research should focus on RCTs for comparing different approaches to reducing symptomatology and distress in people with SPOV.

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Phenomenology, epidemiology, co-morbidity and treatment of a specific phobia of vomiting: A systematic review of an understudied disorder

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Veale

2018

Clinical Psychology Review

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“…As emetophobia is relatively unique in its expression and course, single-subject designs have most often been used to study treatment outcomes (Maack, Deacon, & Zhao, 2013). Previous case studies used combinations of cognitive-behavioral therapy (Graziano, Callueng, & Geffken, 2010), exposure therapy (Hunter & Antony, 2009; Maack et al, 2013; Moran & O’Brien, 2005; Williams, Field, Riegel, & Paul, 2011), and pharmacological intervention (Faye, Gawande, Tadke, Kirpekar, & Bhave, 2013; Fix, Proctor, & Gray, 2016). In addition, most case studies (Faye et al, 2013; Fix et al, 2016; Graziano et al, 2010; Williams et al, 2011) summarized treatments for children or adolescents.…”

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Case Study of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Functional Analysis for Emetophobia

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Moeller

O’Brien

2018

Clinical Case Studies

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave behavioral therapy that is an empirically supported treatment for various mental health concerns. ACT has been found to be efficacious for treating different types of anxiety disorders. This case study presents the conceptualization (functional analysis), treatment (ACT), and treatment outcomes of a client who presented with emetophobia, a phobia of vomiting, complicated by a metabolic disorder. Measures of emetophobia symptoms, mindfulness, cognitive fusion, thought control strategies, and believability of anxious thoughts and feelings, were collected at pretreatment, posttreatment, 6-month follow-up, and 12-month follow-up. The Reliable Change Index was used to evaluate changes across time. Large and clinically significant decreases on all measures were observed at posttreatment. At 12-month follow-up, improvements were maintained on all measures except the Reappraisal subscale of the Thought Control scale. The implications of this study are discussed, and recommendations are made for clinicians using ACT for the treatment of emetophobia.

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“…44 Only one case of emetophobia (fear of vomiting) has been reported in India. 45 Basu et al reported two cases of individuals who developed agoraphobic symptoms after developing alcohol dependence, with phobic symptoms worsening during alcohol abstinence. The investigators recommended the need for a comprehensive treatment model for this group to address the issues of alcohol dependence and underlying anxiety disorder.…”

Section: Phobic Disordermentioning

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Cultural aspects of anxiety disorders in India

Khambaty

Parikh

2017

Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience

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Cultural factors have influenced the presentation, diagnoses, and treatment of anxiety disorders in India for several centuries. This review covers the antecedents, prevalence, phenomenology, and treatment modalities of anxiety disorders in the Indian cultural context. It covers the history of the depiction of anxiety in India and the concept of culture in the classification of anxiety disorders, and examines the cultural factors influencing anxiety disorders in India. We review the prevalence and phenomenology of various disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobic disorder, as well as culture-specific syndromes such as dhat and koro in India. Finally, the review examines the wide range of therapeutic modalities practiced in India, such as faith healing, psychotherapy, ayurveda, psychopharmacology, Unani medicine, homeopathy, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. We conclude by emphasizing the significance of cultural factors in making relevant diagnoses and offering effective and holistic treatments to individuals with anxiety disorders.

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Emetophobia: A fear of vomiting

Cited by 11 publications

References 11 publications

Phenomenology, epidemiology, co-morbidity and treatment of a specific phobia of vomiting: A systematic review of an understudied disorder

Phenomenology, epidemiology, co-morbidity and treatment of a specific phobia of vomiting: A systematic review of an understudied disorder

Case Study of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Functional Analysis for Emetophobia

Cultural aspects of anxiety disorders in India

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