Coping and illness cognitions: Chronic fatigue syndrome
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The importance of coping with cfs
Research into interventions to increase psychological well-being has been rare, as most cognitive-behavioral interventions are aimed at increasing physical functioning. It is argued here that greater attention should be paid to the patient's emotional and psychological state. This could be achieved by focusing on the patient's coping behavior. In accordance with this, the literature on coping with CFS was reviewed.
It has been recognized that literature reviews are often influenced by the
Coping research: findings, methodological issues, and implications for therapy
The investigation of coping in CFS has focused on two main issues: coping differences between different groups of sufferers, and possible associations between coping and outcome. Both lines of research, it has been suggested, can point to the adaptiveness or maladaptiveness of coping efforts. Adaptive strategies are those associated with physical and/or mental well-being and adjustment, while maladaptive strategies might be associated with illness maintenance or exacerbation of difficulties in
Coping-focused therapy in cfs
Several psychosocial therapies have been considered for CFS including psychoanalysis (Taerk & Gnam, 1994) and therapeutic interventions focusing on the intrapsychic and interpersonal aspects of the patient (Burke, 1992). In addition, Abbey (1996) suggests group and supportive psychotherapy, relaxation- and meditation-based therapies, and marital and family therapy. Action research involving patients' development of models, language, and service delivery, has also been suggested (Denz-Penhey &
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