The Influence of Naikan Therapy on the Family Function in Patients with Anxiety Disorder of Cerebral Infarction / 昆明医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the influence of Naikan therapy on the family function in patients with anxiety disorder of cerebral infarction.Methods A total of 192 patients with anxiety disorder of cerebral infarction were divided into control group and study group according to the set sequence.The study group was treated with Naikan therapy and the control group received routine therapy.All patients were assessed by family assessment device (FAD),Hamilton depression scale (HAMD),and Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA).Results After 6-week treatment,the HAMD,HAMA,the affective reaction and behavior control scores in the study group were significantly lower than those before the treatment (t =2.24,2.43,2.37,2.35,P ＜ 0.05).The affective reaction and behavior control in the study group were obviously lower than that of the control group (t =2.51,2.41,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Naikan therapy can improve family function in patients with anxiety disorder of cerebral infarction.