Personalized treatment outcomes in patients with somatoform disorder: A concept mapping study

From a patient-centered perspective, treatment outcome measures in somatoform disorder need to be (1) personalized to the patient, (2) fit core problems that are targeted in therapy, and (3) reflect one's ability to adapt and self-manage anticipated deterioration. The aim of this study was to identify an encompassing set of treatment outcome variables in patients with somatoform disorder.

Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - March 22, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sonja Klemm, Saskia van Broeckhuysen-Kloth, Sanne van Vliet, Lummy Oosterhuis, Rinie Geenen Source Type: research