Description
A cost-intensive study is planned to detect the prevalence and comorbidity of somatoform disorder in Austrian general medical practice. The present feasibility study shall assess the usefulness and feasibility of such an epidemiological study, especially in regard to participation willingness of persons involved. In three general practitioners' practices all patients within two weeks get the offer to participate in the questionnaire survey. The goal is to reach at least 70 percent of patients.
Details
| Duration | 01/12/2013 - 28/02/2014 |
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| Funding | Sonstige |
| Program | --- |
| Department |
Department for Psychotherapy and Biopsychosocial Health Center for Psychosomatic Medicine and Biopsychosocial Health |
| Principle investigator for the project (Danube University Krems) | Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christoph Pieh |
| Project members | Mag. Mag. Dr. Markus Böckle Mag. Gregor Liegl |
Publications
Liegl, G.; Boeckle, M.; Pieh, C. (2014). Prevalence of common mental disorders in primary care in Austria. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 76(6): 509