Patients’ representation about anxiety disorders’ management with non pharmacological treatment ; Représentation des patients vis-à-vis de la prise en charge non médicamenteuse des troubles anxieux

Backgrounds: Anxiety disorders are a public health issue and the general practitioner (GP) is the first health professional in detecting and treating these disorders. The guidelines state the first treatment lies in non pharmacological treatment. The main aim of this study was to examine the patients’ representation of anxiety disorders’ management with non pharmacological treatment. Methods: It’s a descriptive and transversal study realized by surveying a panel of patients in 3 medical practices in Calvados. Results: 90 patients answered the survey. 46,7% had consulted a general practitioner for anxiety symptoms. 72.2% had tried a non pharmacological treatment and 90.7% think it is at least as effective as pharmacological treatment. Self help supports were barely used. 68.5% wanted more information about it and only 21.1% had asked their general practitioner for information. They want to be informed by their GP, a poster in the waiting room or a booklet. The main obstacles are the lack of information, time and motivation. Regardingpsychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, the obstacles are also the lack of information, the delays in accessing appointments, the cost and the fear of judgment. Conclusion: The patients are interested and trust non pharmacological treatment but need more information and counseling on these options. ; Introduction : les troubles anxieux sont un enjeu de santé publique et le médecin généraliste le premier intervenant dans le repérage et le prise en charge de ces troubles. Dans les recommandations, la prise en charge de première intention repose sur des mesures non médicamenteuses. Cette étude avait pour principal objectif l’étude des représentations des patients vis-à-vis de la prise en charge non médicamenteuse des troubles anxieux. Méthode : il s’agit d’une étude quantitative descriptive transversale par questionnaire réalisée dans 3 cabinets de médecins généralistes dans le calvados. Résultats : 90 patients ont répondu à l’enquête, 46,7% ont déjà consulté un médecin pour des ...