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Pilot study on the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on depression among Japanese patients with multiple sclerosis
Author(s) -
Kikuchi Hiromi,
Niino Masaaki,
Hirotani Makoto,
Miyazaki Yusei,
Kikuchi Seiji
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical and experimental neuroimmunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.297
H-Index - 15
ISSN - 1759-1961
DOI - 10.1111/cen3.12529
Subject(s) - multiple sclerosis , center for epidemiologic studies depression scale , depression (economics) , quality of life (healthcare) , cognition , medicine , cognitive behavioral therapy , clinical psychology , physical therapy , psychology , depressive symptoms , psychiatry , economics , macroeconomics , nursing
Objective We investigated whether cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT ) improves the measures of depression and quality of life for Japanese patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods Seven patients with multiple sclerosis received an eight‐session course of CBT . The session length was 60 min. The effects of CBT were assessed using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale for depression, and the Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis for quality of life. These instruments were administered pre‐, mid‐ and post‐ CBT . Results Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale scores were significantly improved mid‐ CBT . Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis total scores were also increased mid‐ CBT as well as post‐ CBT , albeit not significantly. Similarly, scores for three Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis subscales – symptoms, emotional well‐being and thinking/fatigue – were also improved, although not significantly, mid‐ and post‐ CBT . Conclusions This pilot study suggests that CBT has the potential to alleviate depressive states for Japanese patients with multiple sclerosis .