TY - JOUR
T1 - Cognitive-behavioral therapy for pathological gambling in parkinson's disease: A pilot controlled study
AU - Jiménez-Murcia, Susana
AU - Bove, Francesca Isabella
AU - Israel, Mimi
AU - Steiger, Howard
AU - Fernández-Aranda, Fernando
AU - Álvarez-Moya, Eva
AU - Granero, Roser
AU - Penelo, Eva
AU - Vergé, Begoña
AU - Aymamí, Maria Neus
AU - Santamaría, Juan José
AU - Gómez-Peña, Mónica
AU - Moragas, Laura
AU - Savvidou, Lamprini G.
AU - Menchón, José Manuel
PY - 2012/10/1
Y1 - 2012/10/1
N2 - Objectives: The main objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and differences in response to treatment of two groups of pathological gamblers: with comorbid Parkinson's disease (PG + PD) and without (PG - PD). Methods: Clinical and psychopathological profiles and response to cognitive-behavioral treatment were assessed in 15 PG + PD and 45 PG - PD individuals consulting a specialized hospital Unit. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups on a series of clinical variables. PG + PD patients were older and presented later onset of problematic gambling behaviors, lower alcohol consumption and higher bingo playing than PG - PD patients. No significant differences were noted in psychopathology except for lower measures of hostility in the PG + PD group. No statistical differences were detected between groups in terms of response to treatment. Conclusion: These results may provide guidance for obtaining accurate diagnostic information in pathological gamblers by properly identifying patients with specific needs that may be targeted with treatment. Copyright © 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel.
AB - Objectives: The main objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and differences in response to treatment of two groups of pathological gamblers: with comorbid Parkinson's disease (PG + PD) and without (PG - PD). Methods: Clinical and psychopathological profiles and response to cognitive-behavioral treatment were assessed in 15 PG + PD and 45 PG - PD individuals consulting a specialized hospital Unit. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups on a series of clinical variables. PG + PD patients were older and presented later onset of problematic gambling behaviors, lower alcohol consumption and higher bingo playing than PG - PD patients. No significant differences were noted in psychopathology except for lower measures of hostility in the PG + PD group. No statistical differences were detected between groups in terms of response to treatment. Conclusion: These results may provide guidance for obtaining accurate diagnostic information in pathological gamblers by properly identifying patients with specific needs that may be targeted with treatment. Copyright © 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel.
KW - Clinical features
KW - Cognitive-behavioral therapy
KW - Parkinson's disease
KW - Pathological gambling
KW - Therapy response
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/84863092298
U2 - 10.1159/000337442
DO - 10.1159/000337442
M3 - Article
SN - 1022-6877
VL - 18
SP - 265
EP - 274
JO - European Addiction Research
JF - European Addiction Research
ER -