OBJECTIVES: The main objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and differences in response to treatment of two groups of pathological gamblers: with comorbid Parkinson's disease (PG + PD) and without (PG - PD). METHODS: Clinical and psychopathological profiles and response to cognitive-behavioral treatment were assessed in 15 PG + PD and 45 PG - PD individuals consulting a specialized hospital Unit. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups on a series of clinical variables. PG + PD patients were older and presented later onset of problematic gambling behaviors, lower alcohol consumption and higher bingo playing than PG - PD patients. No significant differences were noted in psychopathology except for lower measures of hostility in the PG + PD group. No statistical differences were detected between groups in terms of response to treatment. CONCLUSION: These results may provide guidance for obtaining accurate diagnostic information in pathological gamblers by properly identifying patients with specific needs that may be targeted with treatment.
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OBJECTIVES: The main objective of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics and differences in response to treatment of two groups of pathological gamblers: with comorbid Parkinson's disease (PG + PD) and without (PG - PD). METHODS: Clinical and psychopathological profiles and response to cognitive-behavioral treatment were assessed in 15 PG + PD and 45 PG - PD individuals consulting a specialized hospital Unit. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups on a series of clinical variables. PG + PDpatients were older and presented later onset of problematic gambling behaviors, lower alcohol consumption and higher bingo playing than PG - PDpatients. No significant differences were noted in psychopathology except for lower measures of hostility in the PG + PD group. No statistical differences were detected between groups in terms of response to treatment. CONCLUSION: These results may provide guidance for obtaining accurate diagnostic information in pathological gamblers by properly identifying patients with specific needs that may be targeted with treatment.
Authors: Michael Samuel; Maria Rodriguez-Oroz; Angelo Antonini; Jonathan M Brotchie; Kallol Ray Chaudhuri; Richard G Brown; Wendy R Galpern; Melissa J Nirenberg; Michael S Okun; Anthony E Lang Journal: Mov Disord Date: 2015-01-21 Impact factor: 10.338
Authors: Salomé Tárrega; Laia Castro-Carreras; Fernando Fernández-Aranda; Roser Granero; Cristina Giner-Bartolomé; Neus Aymamí; Mónica Gómez-Peña; Juan J Santamaría; Laura Forcano; Trevor Steward; José M Menchón; Susana Jiménez-Murcia Journal: Front Psychol Date: 2015-11-12