RecruitingNCT04702711

Experiences of Anger in Patients in Primary Health Care With Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety

Experiences of Anger in Patients in Primary Health Care With Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety - a Qualitative Study From the Perspective of Patients and Health Care Professionals

Sponsor

Kronoberg County Council

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Oct 19, 2020

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Primary Health Care Anger Generalized Anxiety

Summary

Symptoms of generalized anxiety is common in the general population and is often treated in primary health care. Anger is an emotion that can lead to interpersonal problems but can also be an agent for justice and change. Previous research has shown a link between generalized anxiety and anger but there is a lack of qualitative research investigating how individuals with symptoms of generalized anxiety experience anger. The aim of this research study is to increase knowledge about how anger is experienced in adult patients in primary health care with symptoms of generalized anxiety and about the experiences of health care professionals working with patients with symptoms of generalized anxiety.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is exploring the emotional experience of anger in people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who are seeking care in primary healthcare settings. Researchers want to understand how anger and worry are connected to improve therapy approaches. **You may be eligible if...** - You have clinically significant symptoms of generalized anxiety (confirmed by a standardized questionnaire, GAD-Q-IV) - You speak Swedish well enough to complete questionnaires and participate in discussions - You are seeking care in a primary healthcare setting **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your anxiety symptoms are not at a clinically significant level - You are not comfortable participating in Swedish - You are not being seen in a primary healthcare context Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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