Source: Journal of Health Psychology
Date: September 15, 2016
URL:
https://goo.gl/MNjq2y i.e.
http://m.hpq.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/09/14/1359105316667798.abstract
Cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome: A narrative review on efficacy and informed consent
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Keith J Geraghty(1,*), Charlotte Blease(2)
1 University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
2 University of Leeds, UK
* Corresponding author. Email:
keith.geraghty@manchester.ac.uk
Abstract
Cognitive behavioural therapy is increasingly promoted as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome.
There is limited research on informed consent using cognitive behavioural therapy in chronic fatigue syndrome.
We undertook a narrative review to explore efficacy and to identify the salient information that should be disclosed to patients.
We found a complex theoretical model underlying the rationale for psychotherapy in chronic fatigue syndrome.
Cognitive behavioural therapy may bring about changes in self-reported fatigue for some patients in the short term, however there is a lack of evidence for long-term benefit or for improving physical function and cognitive behavioural therapy may cause distress if inappropriately prescribed.
Therapist effects and placebo effects are important outcome factors.
Keywords: chronic fatigue syndrome, cognitive behaviour therapy, information, informed consent, treatment
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