A review on research of illness anxiety disorder

VernacularTitle:疾病焦虑障碍研究进展
Author: Yonggui YUAN ¹ ; Huijuan ZHANG ; Keming REN ; Yanhua QIN ; Xinhua SHEN ; Heng SU ; Weihong KUANG ; Wei CHEN
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1. 东南大学附属中大医院心理精神科，南京210009
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Illness anxiety disorder; Hypochondriasis; Cognitive therapy; Antidepressive agents
From: Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2023;56(2):81-88
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) is a psychiatric disorder defined by excessive worry about having or developing a serious undiagnosed medical condition. IAD can affect the social functions of patients and increase burdens imposed on the family and society. The concept of IAD was first proposed in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in 2013. However, the rates of screening and identification of IAD are at a relatively low level in clinical practice, and the effectiveness of pharmacological and psychological intervention on IAD are still in the process of exploration and validation. The recognition of IAD should be enhanced and the efficacy of intervention need to be further improved. This article reviews the progress of clinical studies on IAD to improve clinicians′ understanding of the disease, and help them adopt appropriate treatments as early as possible to alleviate patient suffering and improve disease prognosis.