Psychosocial factors and chronic fatigue syndrome

1994 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 661-671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzan Lewis ◽  
Cary L. Cooper ◽  
Derrick Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Type A ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Irritable Bowel

SynopsisThis study investigated the number and severity of life events, Type A behaviour, coping strategies and social support differences between chronic fatigue and irritable bowel syndrome patients prior to illness and between these groups and healthy controls. Although few differences were found between the groups for life events, a number of interesting results emerged with regard to different aspects of Type A behaviour, various coping strategies and social support. These findings are discussed with respect to existing research in the field.

scholarly journals Competences Required for the Delivery of High and Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions for Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 760-764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharine A. Rimes ◽  
Janet Wingrove ◽  
Rona Moss-Morris ◽  
Trudie Chalder
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Behavioural Interventions ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Interventions

Background: Cognitive behavioural interventions are effective in the treatment of chronic fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome (sometimes known as ME or CFS/ME) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Such interventions are increasingly being provided not only in specialist settings but in primary care settings such as Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services. There are no existing competences for the delivery of “low-intensity” or “high-intensity” cognitive behavioural interventions for these conditions. Aims: To develop “high-intensity” and “low-intensity” competences for cognitive behavioural interventions for chronic fatigue, CFS/ME and IBS. Method: The initial draft drew on a variety of sources including treatment manuals and other information from randomized controlled trials. Therapists with experience in providing cognitive behavioural interventions for CF, CFS/ME and IBS in research and clinical settings were consulted on the initial draft competences and their suggestions for minor amendments were incorporated into the final versions. Results: Feedback from experienced therapists was positive. Therapists providing low intensity interventions reported that the competences were also helpful in highlighting training needs. Conclusions: These sets of competences should facilitate the training and supervision of therapists providing cognitive behavioural interventions for chronic fatigue, CFS/ME and IBS. The competences are available online (see table of contents for this issue: http://journals.cambridge.org/jid_BCP) or on request from the first author.

Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin A. M. Janssens ◽  
Wilma L. Zijlema ◽  
Monica L. Joustra ◽  
Judith G. M. Rosmalen
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Mood And Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Irritable Bowel

Possible Influence of Defenses and Negative Life Events on Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Pilot Study

2002 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 963-978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabet Sundbom ◽  
Mikael Henningsson ◽  
Ulla Holm ◽  
Stina Söderbergh ◽  
Blrgitta Evengård
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Defense Mechanism ◽  
Negative Life Events ◽  
Conversion Disorder ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Defensive Strategies ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Reality Orientation

13 patients with a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome and two contrast groups of conversion disorder patients ( n = 19) and healthy controls ( n = 13) were assessed using the projective perceptual Defense Mechanism Test to investigate if specific defense patterns are associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. Another objective was to assess the possible influence of perceived negative life events prior the onset of the illness The overall results showed significant differences in defensive strategies among groups represented by two significant dimensions in a Partial Least Squares analysis. Compared to the contrast groups the patients with chronic fatigue syndrome were distinguished by a defense pattern of different distortions of aggressive affect, induced by an interpersonal anxiety-provoking stimulus picture with short exposures. Their responses suggested the conversion group was characterized by a non-emotionally adapted pattern and specific constellations of defenses, associated with interior reality orientation compared to the patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and the healthy controls. Rated retrospectively, the group with chronic fatigue syndrome reported significantly more negative life events prior to the onset of their illness than healthy controls. For instance, 5 of the 13 patients reported sexual assault or physical battery as children or teenagers compared to none of the healthy controls. A significant association was found between defense pattern and frequency of reported negative life events. However, these retrospective reports might be confounded to some extent by the experience of the patients' illness; for example, the reports may be interpreted in terms of present negative affect.

Genetic Factors in Neuromuscular Pain

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Buskila ◽  
Lily Neumann ◽  
Joseph Press
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Chronic Widespread Pain ◽  
Widespread Pain ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Irritable Bowel

AbstractRecent evidence suggests that fibromyalgia, a chronic widespread pain condition and related syndromes (chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.) may share heritable pathophysiologic features. We review the recent literature on genetic and familial factors found to participate in the pathogenesis of these syndromes, specifically fibromyalgia, including evidence suggesting that serotonin- and dopamine-related genes may play a role in the pathogenesis of these illnesses. The importance of environmental factors triggering these conditions in predisposed individuals is also discussed.

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