| Learning to cope with chronic illness. Efficacy of a multi-component treatment for people with chronic fatigue syndrome. | |
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PMID: 19576714 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of an out-patient, multi-component programme developed for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS: Twenty-two patients were assessed before and after six months of treatment. Findings were compared with 22 individuals on the waiting list. The programme offered medical care as well as information and counselling to help patients to understand, accept and cope with their illness. RESULTS: At six months, there were significant differences between the groups for fatigue, self-efficacy and anxiety. Overall, 82% of the treated patients reported feeling better and 23% had improved to such a degree that they were discharged from the clinic. The gains were maintained at twelve months. CONCLUSION: This programme was found to be both helpful and acceptable and may provide a useful first-line intervention for many patients with CFS. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Short, pragmatic programmes may be as effective as cognitive-behaviour therapy. |
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Authors:
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Ellen M Goudsmit; Darrel O Ho-Yen; Christine P Dancey |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-07-02 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Patient education and counseling Volume: 77 ISSN: 1873-5134 ISO Abbreviation: Patient Educ Couns Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-26 Completed Date: 2010-01-26 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8406280 Medline TA: Patient Educ Couns Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 231-6 Citation Subset: N |
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School of Psychology, University of East London, London, UK. ellengoudsmit@hotmail.com |
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Adaptation, Psychological* Adult Analysis of Variance Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / psychology*, rehabilitation* Female Humans Intervention Studies Male Patient Education as Topic* Patient Satisfaction Pilot Projects |
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Patient Educ Couns. 2009 Nov;77(2):153-4
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