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ArticleYonsei medical journal2025

A Comparison of Symptom Structure between Panic Disorder with and without Comorbid Agoraphobia Using Network Analysis.

Joonbeom Kim, Yumin Seo, Seungryul Lee, Gayeon Lee, Jeong-Ho Seok, Hesun Erin Kim, Jooyoung Oh

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Joonbeom Kim *Institute of Behavioral Sciences in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1487-5882
Yumin Seo *Institute of Behavioral Sciences in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9878-5472
Seungryul LeeInstitute of Behavioral Sciences in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8038-8783
Gayeon LeeInstitute of Behavioral Sciences in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5577-1361
Jeong-Ho SeokInstitute of Behavioral Sciences in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9402-7591
Hesun Erin KimInstitute of Behavioral Sciences in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9855-9475
Jooyoung OhInstitute of Behavioral Sciences in Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6721-399X

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Korea Medical Device Development Fund RS-2022-00140408
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Abstract

purposePanic disorder (PD) and PD with comorbid agoraphobia (PDA) share similar clinical characteristics but possess distinct symptom structures. However, studies specifically investigating the differences between PD and PDA are rare. Thus, the present study conducted a network analysis to examine the clinical networks of PD and PDA, focusing on panic symptom severity, anxiety sensitivity, anticipatory fear, and avoidance responses. By comparing the differences in network structures between PD and PDA, with the goal of identifying the central and bridge, we suggest clinical implications for the development of targeted interventions. MATERIALS AND

methodsA total sample (n=147; 55 male, 92 female) was collected from the psychiatric outpatient clinic of the university hospital. We conducted network analysis to examine crucial nodes in the PD and PDA networks and compared the two networks to investigate disparities and similarities in symptom structure.

resultsThe most influential node within the PD network was Anxiety Sensitivity Index-Revised (ASI-R1; fear of respiratory symptom), whereas Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS5; phobic avoidance of physical sensations) had the highest influence in the PDA network. Additionally, bridge centrality estimates indicated that each of the two nodes met the criteria for "bridge nodes" within their respective networks: ASI-R1 (fear of respiratory symptom) and Albany Panic and Phobic Questionnaire (APPQ3; interoceptive fear) for the PD group, and PDSS5 (phobic avoidance of physical sensation) and APPQ1 (panic frequency) for the PDA group.

conclusionAlthough the network comparison test did not reveal statistical differences between the two networks, disparities in community structure, as well as central and bridging symptoms, were observed, suggesting the possibility of distinct etiologies and treatment targets for each group. The clinical implications derived from the similarities and differences between PD and PDA networks are discussed.

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AgoraphobiaPanic DisorderAdultAnxietyComorbidityFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSeverity of Illness IndexYoung Adultagoraphobiacomorbiditynetwork analysisPanic disorder

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