The cost-effectiveness of the Dutch clinical practice guidelines for anxiety disorders

Background: To examine whether adhering to the Dutch clinical practice guidelines for anxiety disorders is associated with a higher efficiency of care (i.e. cost-effective) compared to guideline-non-adherence. Methods: After the Dutch practice guidelines for anxiety disorders were implemented, adult patients diagnosed with anxiety disorder or hypochondria were approached for participation. Using medical files patients’ treatment was classified as guideline-adherent (N=81) or guideline-non-adherent (N=56). Patients completed questionnaires about severity of symptoms (SCL-90-R) and quality of li... Mehr ...