Locus of control in insulin-dependent diabetic patients

Abstract

TC-PPAP-I073. Introductory Course: Psychotherapy of phobia, anxiety and panic 24ls were treated with IPT and studied refering to outcome, therapyfocus and psychosocial variables. Method: 12 HIV-positive and not severely handicaped males who had scores of 2 18# on the Hamilton DRS (/28#) were treated with lPT. Baseline and completion assessment by means of: HDRS, BDI, Self-Rating of Feelings (v. Zerssen), Questionaire on Interpersonal Problems (Horowitz), FLL (Noack). Results: 12 patients completed treatment within 16 to 20 sessions. 10 patients reached full remission (HDRS <;;; 8#) and 2 patients partial remission (2 8# <;;; 10#). Role transition/conflict was the main problem area for 9 patients. During treatment dependent behavior (socially avoident, insecure, submissive) changed towards independent. Main psychiatric comorbidity was drug abuse. Conclusion: IPT is an effective short-term therapy for depressed HIV-positve patients. HIV-related role transition seems to be prominent problem area mainly contributing to onset of current depression. Proactivity is supported by IPT strategies.