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What is Distraction?

Category: Lifestyle Modifications

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Distractions can come from both external sources (physical stimuli through the five senses), or internal sources (thought, emotion, fantasies, physical urges).

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 7 1
General health 2 0
Panic attacks 2 2
Suicidal thoughts or urges 2 2
Anger 1 0

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  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 1
None 2

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Distraction

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dissociation 1
Ruminating thoughts 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 1
Usually 1
Sometimes 2
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 2
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 1
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 2
Not specified 2
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1 patient evaluation for Distraction

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Jan 26, 2016 (Started Jul 01, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for depressed mood)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for feelings of emptiness)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for guilt or self blame)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for panic attacks)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for uncontrollable worrying)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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