Chapman & DeLapp

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

Case study that aims to investigate whether CBT with applied tension would be successful in treating BIIP.

Question 2

Sample

Answer 2

42yo Hispanic male ‘T’ diagnosed w BIIP
interviews used to gather family info:
- witnessed multiple family deaths
- witness family faint during medical pro.
- lives with highly anxious grandma
- also diagnosed w severe depression / anxiety

Question 3

Data collection

Answer 3

BDI (Becks depression inventory)
BAI (Becks anxiety index)
Q-LES-Q (quality of life satisfactory que.)
BIIS (blood injection symptom scale)

Question 4

Procedure

Answer 4

9 CBT sessions w applied tension
T and therapist crated fear hierarchy
lowest to highest BII stimuli situations
worked through w relaxation techniques
SUDS scale to measure anxiety (0-100)

Question 5

Results

Answer 5

T completed all stages w little anxiety
Last stage:
- collecting blood
- SUDS rating from 40 to 0
- with minimal AT

4, 10, 12 month follow-ups suggest:
- his anxiety decreased significantly
- he no longer feared medical related stimuli

Question 6

Conclusion

Answer 6

CBT with AT is successful in treating BIIP

Question 7

STRENGTHS

Answer 7

Validity: qualitative data for family info quantitative data- easily comparable
Ethics: right to withdraw, confidentiality
Applicability: broadens u/s

Question 8

WEAKNESSES

Answer 8

Generalisability: case study so 1 P’ not generalisable to other people?? (42yo hispanic male)
Reliability: cannot easily replicate (1 P’)
Validity: self report - social desirability