Family cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome: an uncontrolled study
Family cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome: an uncontrolled study
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DOI:
10.1136/adc.86.2.95
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发表时间:
2002-02-01
影响因子:
5.2
通讯作者:
Deary, V
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作者:
Chalder, T;Tong, J;Deary, V
Aim: To examine the efficacy of family focused cognitive behaviour therapy for 11-18 year olds with chronic fatigue syndrome.Methods: Twenty three patients were offered family focused cognitive behaviour therapy. The main outcome was a fatigue score of less than 4 and attendance at school 75% of the time.Results: Twenty patients completed treatment. Eighteen had completed all measures at six months follow up; 15 of these (83%) improved according to our predetermined criterion. Substantial improvements in social adjustment, depression, and fear were noted.Conclusions: Family focused cognitive behaviour therapy was effective in improving functioning and reducing fatigue in 11-18 year olds. Gains were maintained at six months follow up.