Family cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome: an uncontrolled study

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Chalder, T
Tong, J
Deary, V
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[1] Guys Kings & St Thomas Sch Med, Acad Dept Psychol Med, London SE5 8AZ, England
[2] S London & Maudsley NHS Trust, Chron Fatigue Syndrome Res & Treatment Unit, London, England
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10.1136/adc.86.2.95
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
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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.
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