Tag Archives: chronic fatigue
Home-based self-management program suitable for chronic fatigue
Abstract Purpose: This study evaluated the feasibility of a 12-week home-based self-management program for unexplained chronic fatigue (UCF) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods: Self-report outcomes included measures of fatigue impact, physical function, depression, and global change. A web diary … Continue reading
Chronic fatigue improves in first year with or without treatment
Researchers from London studied 222 patients reporting fatigue for over three months. They were given either ‘usual care’ – providing a booklet describing causes of fatigue and self-help techniques based on cognitive behavioural therapy – or NICE-approved therapies such as … Continue reading
The impact of stress management skills on CFS
Research from Florida, USA: OBJECTIVES: Stressors and emotional distress responses impact chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) symptoms, including fatigue. Having better stress management skills might mitigate fatigue by decreasing emotional distress. Because CFS patients comprise a heterogeneous population, we hypothesized that … Continue reading
