Am J Psychiatry 1978; 135:1340-1343
Copyright © 1978 by American Psychiatric Association
Automated treatment for flight phobia: a 3 1/2 year follow-up
MS Denholtz, LA Hall and E Mann
The authors contacted 43 patients who had been given audiovisual treatment
for flight phobia 3 1/2--5 1/2 years previously. Of the 26 subjects who had
flown successfully by the end of treatment, 23 had maintained their ability
to fly at follow-up. Eighteen said their attitude toward flying was more
positive since treatment, and 21 rated their comfort level while flying as
"much better" or "better"; however, only 3 said they were "cured." Eleven
patients said the treatment had helped to alleviate other fears or
anxieties.
