Evaluation

• Evaluate SD is effective

  • Gilroy et al 2003
  • 42 patients treated for spider phobia in 3x 45 min SD.
  • Control group - treated by relaxation and no exposure.
  • At 3 and 33 months, SD group were less fearful.
  • Effects of SD are long-lasting.
• evaluate SD being suitable for a diverse range of patients?

  • flooding and cognitive therapies are less suitable.
  • individuals with learning difficulties will find it difficult to understand what’s going on
• evaluate SD as acceptable to patients?

  • SD is preferred.
  • does not cause same degree of trauma as flooding.
  • SD can be pleasant- relaxation.
  • low refusal rates
  • low attrition rates
• what are refusal rates?

  number of patients refusing to accept treatment
• what are attrition rates?

  number of people dropping out of treatment