Keywords

CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, delusional disorders, delusional infestation, pruritis

Authors

1. Windbiel-Rojas, Karey MS
2. Matuskey, Rachel BSN, RN
3. Parilo, Denise Wall PhD, RN

Abstract

Abstract: Patients with delusional infestation, a rare psychiatric disorder, have a false and fixed belief that insects or other organisms are crawling in or on their skin. This article describes signs and symptoms, available treatments, and appropriate nursing interventions for patients with primary delusional infestation.