| The association or otherwise of the functional somatic syndromes. | |
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PMID: 18040094 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To review the evidence for overlap in the phenomenology of the Functional Somatic Syndromes (FSS). The FSS show considerable comorbidity, leading some to suggest they may be aspects of the same disorder. METHODS: We conducted a selective review of peer-reviewed articles on the co-occurrence of FSS symptoms and diagnoses. RESULTS: Considerable evidence of overlap was found at the level of symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and clinical diagnoses made. CONCLUSIONS: Phenomenological commonalities support a close relationship between the FSS, although differences remain in other domains. Whether the FSS may best be considered the same or different will depend on the pragmatics of diagnosis. |
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Authors:
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Richard A A Kanaan; Jean Pierre Lepine; Simon C Wessely |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Psychosomatic medicine Volume: 69 ISSN: 1534-7796 ISO Abbreviation: Psychosom Med Publication Date: 2007 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-27 Completed Date: 2007-12-17 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376505 Medline TA: Psychosom Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 855-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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King's College London, Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abdominal Pain
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diagnosis,
psychology Anxiety Disorders / diagnosis, psychology Depressive Disorder / diagnosis, psychology Diagnosis, Differential Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / diagnosis, psychology Fibromyalgia / diagnosis, psychology Humans Irritable Bowel Syndrome / diagnosis, psychology Multiple Chemical Sensitivity / diagnosis, psychology Personality Assessment Primary Health Care Psychophysiologic Disorders / diagnosis*, psychology Sick Role Somatoform Disorders / diagnosis*, psychology Statistics as Topic Tension-Type Headache / diagnosis, psychology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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079743//Wellcome Trust; 079743//Wellcome Trust |
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