BACKGROUND: Intrusive images of appearance play an important role in the maintenance of @entity4238 ( @entity19392 ) and are often linked to negative autobiographical experiences. However, to date there is no study examining the use and efficacy of imagery rescripting in @entity19392 . METHOD: This study investigated imagery rescripting in six @entity1 with @entity19392 , using a single case series A-B design. The intervention consisted of two treatment sessions (T1, T2). @entity19392 and @entity308 were evaluated prior to (T1), post (T2) and two weeks after intervention (FU), using the Yale -Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale for @entity19392 ( @entity19392 ), the Body Dysmorphic Symptoms Inventory, and the Beck Depression Inventory. RESULTS: At post-treatment, significant reductions in negative affect, distress, vividness and encapsulated beliefs associated with images and memories as well as an increased control were observed for five of six @entity1 . These were maintained or decreased at two weeks follow-up. Scores on the @entity19392 indicated a significant 26% improvement in @entity19392 severity at follow-up for the whole group. Considering response as a >= 30% reduction in @entity19392 score, four of six @entity1 were classified as treatment responders. At follow-up, significant improvements in @entity19392 and @entity308 were observed for the whole group. LIMITATIONS: The small sample size and the lack of a control group limit the generalizability of our results. CONCLUSIONS: The findings indicate the potential efficacy of imagery rescripting, and highlight the need for further controlled trials. Imagery rescripting should be considered as a treatment technique within the cognitive framework of @entity19392 .

Seeing in the Mind's eye: Imagery rescripting for XXXX with @entity4238 . A single case series.

@entity19392 :: ('MESH:C562420', 'Disease') :: ['BDD', 'BDD-YBOCS'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity308 :: ('MESH:D003866', 'Disease') :: ['depressive symptoms'] @entity4238 :: ('MESH:D057215', 'Disease') :: ['body dysmorphic disorder']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['patients']
