Abstract
Aberrant interoceptive accuracy could contribute to the co-occurrence of anxiety and premonitory urge in chronic tic disorders (CTD). If it can be manipulated through intervention, it would offer a transdiagnostic treatment target for tics and anxiety. Interoceptive accuracy was first assessed consistent with previous protocols and then re-assessed following an instruction attempting to experimentally enhance awareness. The CTD group demonstrated lower interoceptive accuracy than controls but, importantly, this group difference was no longer significant following instruction. In the CTD group, better interoceptive accuracy was associated with higher anxiety and lower quality of life, but not with premonitory urge. Aberrant interoceptive accuracy may represent an underlying trait in CTD that can be manipulated, and relates to anxiety and quality of life.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Vol/bind | 48 |
Udgave nummer | 10 |
Sider (fra-til) | 3474-3482 |
Antal sider | 9 |
ISSN | 0162-3257 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2018 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
Bibliografisk note
(Ekstern)Funding Information:
We would like to thank all the families that participated in this research study as well as Tourettes Action and the schools for all their help. This study represents independent research supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at Guy?s and St Thomas? NHS Foundation trust?and?King?s College London, and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at the?South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King?s College London and from a Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship (Dr Victoria Pile, ICA-CDRF-2015-01-007) supported by the National Institute for Health Research and Health Education England. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, NIHR, Health Education England or the Department of Health?and Social Care.
Funding Information:
Acknowledgments We would like to thank all the families that participated in this research study as well as Tourettes Action and the schools for all their help. This study represents independent research supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation trust and King’s College London, and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London and from a Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship (Dr Victoria Pile, ICA-CDRF-2015-01-007) supported by the National Institute for Health Research and Health Education England. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, NIHR, Health Education England or the Department of Health and Social Care.
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