Tag Archives: CBT

Prof Peter White says: If my team’s research on ME is rejected, the patients will suffer

Guardian opinion piece, by Peter White, 20 September 2016: ‘If my team’s research on ME is rejected, the patients will suffer’ Sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome have been neglected too long. But our Pace trials show the right talking and … Continue reading

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Manualised protocol of integrated CBT and GET

Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Medically-unexplained chronic fatigue states are prevalent, and challenging to manage. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET) are effective in clinical trials. Evaluation of delivery in a standard health care setting is rare. An integrated … Continue reading

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CBT in CFS: a narrative review on efficacy and informed consent

Review 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 … Continue reading

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US report says there’s (almost) no evidence CBT/GET work in ME/CFS

Health rising blog, by Cort Johnson, 18 August 2016: Federal Report Says There’s (Almost) No Evidence CBT/GET Work in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) This has a been good week for advocacy.  It’s shown that smart advocacy works. Twice advocates went … Continue reading

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Assessment of self-management methods for severe CFS

Research abstract: Purpose: To assess the efficacy of fatigue self-management for severe chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods:  This randomized trial enrolled 137 patients with severe CFS. Participants were randomized to one of three conditions: fatigue self-management with web diaries and … Continue reading

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The downside of mindfulness

Guardian article: Is mindfulness making us ill? by Dawn Foster, Saturday 23 January 2016 It’s the relaxation technique of choice, popular with employers and even the NHS. But some have found it can have unexpected effects I am sitting in a … Continue reading

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