[What is the result of an inpatient treatment program with client-centered psychotherapy emphasis in patients with agoraphobia and/or panic? Results of a 1-year follow-up].

29 of 31 patients with agoraphobia and/or panic-disorder (DSM-III R), treated with an inpatient therapy program with client-centered foundation, could be investigated on a one-year follow up. The investigation was performed by means of the Angst-Katamnese-Fragebogen (AKF), Clinical Global Impressions (CGI), Freiburger Persönlichkeits Inventar (FPI) and Fear Survey Schedule (FSS). On the whole about 2/3 of the patients had a good or very good outcome concerning central anxiety symptoms (panic and agoraphobia). In most of the cases favourable changes of the mental state, interpersonal relationship and personality development were found. The results indicate that an insight orientated and experiential client-centered therapy program helps to reduce anxiety symptoms and to diminish the risk of negative consequences (alcohol and drug abuse).