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Publications [#276375] of Richard S. Surwit

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  1. Keefe, FJ; Surwit, RS; Pilon, RN (1981). Collagen vascular disease: can behavior therapy help?. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 12(2), 171-175. [7276192], [doi]
    (last updated on 2023/06/01)

    Abstract:
    This study examined the efficacy of a simple autogenic and biofeedback treatment package in the management of Raynaud's Phenomenon secondary to diagnosed collagen vascular disease. The patient, diagnosed as suffering from mixed connective tissue disease, had an average of 6.3 vasospastic attacks per day during a 2 week baseline period. The frequency of daily attacks dropped to 4.2 after 10 weeks and 2.5 attacks after 1 yr of training. In addition, the patient displayed a gradual improvement in the ability to maintain digital skin temperature in the presence of ambient cold stress.


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