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In Vivo Practice for Needle Phobia: Report on Two Cases

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

David J. Kavanagh,
Deborah A. Knight and
Vince Ponzio
David J. Kavanagh*
Affiliation:
University of Sydney
Deborah A. Knight
Affiliation:
University of Sydney
Vince Ponzio
Affiliation:
University of Sydney
*
Department of Psychology, University of Sydney, N.S.W., 2006, Australia
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Abstract

Two case studies are described where in vivo practice was applied to needle phobia and associated vasovagal fainting. Substantial improvements in self-efficacy, anxiety and performance were obtained. Treatment gains generalised to other settings and were maintained at three to six months foliowup. In vivo practice is recommended for further research into needle phobias.

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Behaviour Change , Volume 3 , Issue 1 , March 1986, pp. 63 - 69
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1986

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