Does This Patient Have Generalized Anxiety or Panic Disorder?: The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review

• Autores: Nathaniel R. Herr, John W. Williams, Sophiya Benjamin
• Localización: JAMA: the journal of the American Medical Association, ISSN 0098-7484, Vol. 312, Nº. 1, 2014, págs. 78-84
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Importance In primary care settings, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder are common but underrecognized illnesses. Identifying accurate and feasible screening instruments for GAD and panic disorder has the potential to improve detection and facilitate treatment.

    Objective To systematically review the accuracy of self-report screening instruments in diagnosing GAD and panic disorder in adults.