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The Use of Operant Methods to Evaluate Interventions for Patients With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Leonard A Jason 1, * ; Elizabeth K Kidd 1 ; Abigail A Brown 1 ; and Stephanie McManimen 1
1 DePaul University, Rachael Korinek and Joey Tuan, Center for Community Research, Chicago, USA
*Corresponding author: Leonard A Jason, DePaul University, Rachael Korinek and Joey Tuan, Center for Community Research, Chicago, USA.
Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health. inpress(inpress): e37972 , DOI: 10.17795/mejrh-37972
Article Type: Case Report;
Received: Mar 20, 2016; Accepted: Apr 5, 2016; epub: Apr 27, 2016;
Abstract
Introduction: The current study provides data from two patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis, who charted several of their symptoms over time.
Case Presentation: Each patient charted domains that were relevant to them, and they were attempting to assess the effects of specific interventions. An AB operant design was used for both participants. The findings indicate that by charting symptoms on a regular basis, it is possible to determine if a particular intervention is helpful and effective.
Conclusions: This methodology is easily available to patients and clinicians so that they can have a clearer idea of the effectiveness of interventions for managing some symptoms of ME.
Keywords: Operant Designs; Symptom Management; Mold; Mylagic Encephalomyelitis; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
http://jrehabilhealth.com/25314.abstract?page=article&article_id=37972
Open access (.pdf, 4 pages)
Leonard A Jason 1, * ; Elizabeth K Kidd 1 ; Abigail A Brown 1 ; and Stephanie McManimen 1
1 DePaul University, Rachael Korinek and Joey Tuan, Center for Community Research, Chicago, USA
*Corresponding author: Leonard A Jason, DePaul University, Rachael Korinek and Joey Tuan, Center for Community Research, Chicago, USA.
Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health. inpress(inpress): e37972 , DOI: 10.17795/mejrh-37972
Article Type: Case Report;
Received: Mar 20, 2016; Accepted: Apr 5, 2016; epub: Apr 27, 2016;
Abstract
Introduction: The current study provides data from two patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis, who charted several of their symptoms over time.
Case Presentation: Each patient charted domains that were relevant to them, and they were attempting to assess the effects of specific interventions. An AB operant design was used for both participants. The findings indicate that by charting symptoms on a regular basis, it is possible to determine if a particular intervention is helpful and effective.
Conclusions: This methodology is easily available to patients and clinicians so that they can have a clearer idea of the effectiveness of interventions for managing some symptoms of ME.
Keywords: Operant Designs; Symptom Management; Mold; Mylagic Encephalomyelitis; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
http://jrehabilhealth.com/25314.abstract?page=article&article_id=37972
Open access (.pdf, 4 pages)