This dissertation adds to evaluating psychological variables in terms of their descriptive and predictive validity in patients presenting with functional dizziness. First, the focus was set on prior psychological traumatization as a trigger or modulator of symptoms. Second, the role of symptom-related fears and cognitions mediating the frequent development of psychopathological sequelae, namely anxiety and depression, was investigated. Third, results from the diagnostic studies were linked to the implementation of tailored care for these patients – a group psychotherapy concept was manualised and successfully piloted.
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This dissertation adds to evaluating psychological variables in terms of their descriptive and predictive validity in patients presenting with functional dizziness. First, the focus was set on prior psychological traumatization as a trigger or modulator of symptoms. Second, the role of symptom-related fears and cognitions mediating the frequent development of psychopathological sequelae, namely anxiety and depression, was investigated. Third, results from the diagnostic studies were linked to th...
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