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[Autogenic training as a therapy for adjustment disorder in adults].
Srp Arh Celok Lek ; 133(11-12): 505-9, 2005.
Article en Sr | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16758851
INTRODUCTION: Autogenic training is a widely recognised psychotherapy technique. The British School of Autogenic Training cites a large list of disorders, states, and changes, where autogenic training may prove to be of help. We wanted to explore the application of autogenic training as a therapy for adjustment disorder in adults. Our sample consisted of a homogeneous group of 35 individuals, with an average age of 39.3 +/- 1.6 years, who were diagnosed with adjustment disorder, F 43.2, in accordance with ICD 10 search criteria. AIM: The aim of our study was to research the effectiveness of autogenic training as a therapy for adjustment disorder in adults, by checking the influence of autogenic training on the biophysical and biochemical indicators of adjustment disorder. METHOD: We measured the indicators of adjustment disorder and their changes in three phases: before the beginning, immediately after the beginning, and six months after the completion, of a practical course in autogenic training. We measured systolic and diastolic arterial blood pressure, brachial pulse rate as well as the levels of cortisol in plasma, of cholesterol in blood, and of glucose. During that period, autogenic training functioned as the sole therapy. RESULTS: The study confirmed our preliminary assumptions. The measurements we performed demonstrated that arterial blood pressure, pulse rate, concentration of cholesterol and cortisol, after the application of autogenic training among the subjects suffering from adjustment disorder, were lower in comparison to the initial values. These values remained lower even six months after the completion of the practical course in autogenic training. CONCLUSION: Autogenic training significantly decreases the values of physiological indicators of adjustment disorder, diminishes the effects of stress in an individual, and helps adults to cope with stress, facilitating their recuperation.
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Entrenamiento Autogénico / Trastornos de Adaptación Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: Sr Revista: Srp Arh Celok Lek Año: 2005 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Serbia
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Entrenamiento Autogénico / Trastornos de Adaptación Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: Sr Revista: Srp Arh Celok Lek Año: 2005 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Serbia