Abstract

An evidence-based protocol, including the combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) bibliotherapy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication, was implemented among adults diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in order to assess the protocol's effectiveness on anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, change in GAD status, acceptability, and patient satisfaction.

Author Details

Alesha E. McClanahan, BSN, RN, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Zeta

Lead Author Affiliation

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Meta-Analysis/Synthesis

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Antidepressants, Anxiety, Therapy

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Event Material, Invited Presentation

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-02-20

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Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Protocol on Generalized Anxiety Disorder

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

An evidence-based protocol, including the combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) bibliotherapy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication, was implemented among adults diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in order to assess the protocol's effectiveness on anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, change in GAD status, acceptability, and patient satisfaction.