Cognitive behavioural therapy<\/a> is increasingly promoted as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. There is limited research on informed consent <\/a>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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Therapist effects and placebo effects <\/a>are important outcome factors.<\/p>\n Cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome:\u00a0a narrative review on efficacy and informed consent<\/a>, by Keith J Geraghty, Charlotte Blease in Journal of Health Psychology<\/em>, 15 September 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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