Outpatients that suffer from different anxiety disorders may have physical ailments that negatively affect daily life functioning and quality of life. LOF is a physical therapy approach focusing on the link between bodily and mental balance and through defined, but simple movements, patients are expected to learn how to cope and reduce health complaints. This study aims to investigate the short- and longterm effect of LOF compared to other standardized psychiatric treatments given in the clinic on levels of anxiety and depression, health related function and quality of life.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
81
Clinical practice based on a new understanding of the neurobiological basis for the interaction between body and mind, the foundation of learning and what is needed to bring about change of behavior.
Standard recognized psychiatric treatment tailored to individual needs.
Regional Psychiatric Centre Aust-Agder
Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway
Psychiatric Clinic
Molde, Møre and Romsdal, Norway
Psychiatric Clinic
Levanger, North Trøndelag, Norway
Changes in Health Related Quality of Life (HRoQL)
In this study HRoQL will be measured by the validated EQ5D questionnaire
Time frame: From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up
Changes in Levels of Anxiety and Depression
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) will be used as instrument to assess levels and changes in anxiety and depression over time .
Time frame: From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up
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