Background: The objective of this study is to evaluate abnormal light-related behavior in patients with panic disorder (PD). Methods: We administered the Photosensitivity Assessment Questionnaire to 30 subjects with PD and to 40 healthy subjects. The Photosensitivity Assessment Questionnaire is a self-report questionnaire that evaluates two dimensions of photosensitivity: photophilia and photophobia. Results: Compared to healthy controls, PD subjects reported significantly higher scores on the photophobia (P<.003) and significantly lower scores on the photophilia (P<.001) questions. Conclusions: Subjects with PD indicated that they tolerate and seek light to a significantly lower degree than normal controls. 2009. © 2008 Wiley-hiss, Inc.

Bossini, L., Fagiolini, A., Valdagno, M., Padula, L., Hofkens, T., Castrogiovanni, P. (2009). Photosensitivity in Panic Disorder. DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, 26(1), E34-E36 [10.1002/da.20477].

Photosensitivity in Panic Disorder

BOSSINI, L.;FAGIOLINI, A.;VALDAGNO, M.;PADULA, L.;CASTROGIOVANNI, P.
2009-01-01

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Background: The objective of this study is to evaluate abnormal light-related behavior in patients with panic disorder (PD). Methods: We administered the Photosensitivity Assessment Questionnaire to 30 subjects with PD and to 40 healthy subjects. The Photosensitivity Assessment Questionnaire is a self-report questionnaire that evaluates two dimensions of photosensitivity: photophilia and photophobia. Results: Compared to healthy controls, PD subjects reported significantly higher scores on the photophobia (P<.003) and significantly lower scores on the photophilia (P<.001) questions. Conclusions: Subjects with PD indicated that they tolerate and seek light to a significantly lower degree than normal controls. 2009. © 2008 Wiley-hiss, Inc.
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Bossini, L., Fagiolini, A., Valdagno, M., Padula, L., Hofkens, T., Castrogiovanni, P. (2009). Photosensitivity in Panic Disorder. DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, 26(1), E34-E36 [10.1002/da.20477].
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