[The dynamics of the clinico-psychological characteristics of neurotic patients during group therapy]

Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 1994;94(1):69-73.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The authors followed up clinical and psychological characteristics obtained for 85 neurotic patients taking group psychotherapy. As a result of the study prognostically favourable clinical features have been established: initial stages of the disease, prevalent phobic and somatic-vegetative disorders, sensitive accentuation of the temperament. Among the unfavourable parameters are the neurotic stage and hypochondria. Patients with high efficacy of the treatment are very sensitive to rejection. They have motivation to appreciate the causes and psychological mechanisms of their disease, orientation on their own efforts in achieving important purposes in life. Insignificant responses were reached in patients with low sensitivity to rejection. Their system of values is contradictory in unclear ideas of life purposes and means of their realization as well as own participation in positive life programs.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Empathy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurotic Disorders / psychology*
  • Neurotic Disorders / therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Psychopathology
  • Psychotherapy, Group* / methods