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Holistic or harmful? Examining socio-structural factors in the biopsychosocial model of chronic illness, ‘medically unexplained symptoms’ and disability Joanne Hunt Abstract A particular application of the biopsychosocial model is associated in peer-reviewed literature and patient testimony...

ABSTRACT: Chronic fatigue syndrome, understood as per (bio) psychosocial discourse, is a political construction, serving actors and structures associated with welfare reform, to the detriment of patients. Open access...

To follow from Trish's post (https://www.s4me.info/threads/ltse-long-term-symptom-exacerbation-type-2-me-or-new-diagnosis.27945/#post-422324): The BPS Brigade have been accused of hijacking ME and replacing it with CFS emphasizing the symptom of fatigue and ignoring PEM. However from what I've...

Bit of a mouthful thread title, but I have seen many references in the last few years that explicitly blame the biopsychosocial model of ME/CFS as a historical mistake, a failure that should not be repeated with Long Covid. Sadly, though, it is being repeated. But one of the main tropes of BPS...

Quarmby L, Rimes KA, Deale A, Wessely S, Chalder T. Cognitive-behaviour therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome: comparison of outcomes within and outside the confines of a randomised controlled trial. Behav Res Ther. 2007;45(6):1085-1094. doi:10.1016/j.brat.2006.08.019...

Part 2 https://www.madinamerica.com/2022/02/psychiatry-defensive-criticism-part-2/# Part 1 https://www.madinamerica.com/2022/01/psychiatry-defensive-criticism/ Thought this would be interesting to those anti pyschiatry among the forum.

Abstract The biopsychosocial model was defined by George L. Engel to propose a holistic approach to patient care. Through this model, physicians can understand patients in their context to aid the development of tailored, individualized treatment plans that consider relevant biological...

Note: cringe worthy, be warned. Abstract Stress has been demonstrated to be involved in the development of medically unexplained symptoms. A key underlying mechanism could be lower levels of cortisol, which can contribute to symptoms such as fatigue or pain. However, the literature is...

(Embargoed until 2099?) Oxford criteria, so tagged as "chronic fatigue", not applicable to ME/CFS. Philippa Clery*, Alexander Royston , Katie Driver, Jasmine Bailey, Esther M Crawley, Maria Loades...

Abstract Being physically active has positive effects on fibromyalgia functioning. However, promoting an active lifestyle in these patients continues to be a relevant clinical challenge. Our aim was to test a motivational model to explain light (LPA) and moderate-vigorous physical activity...

Associations Between Psychological and Immunological Variables in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: A Systematic Review Emilie F. W. Raanes and Tore C. Stiles Background: Little emphasis has been given to the fact that various psychological processes and behaviors in chronic...

Testing a newly developed activity pacing framework for chronic pain/fatigue: a feasibility study Antcliffe et al 2021 BMJ Open Abstract Objectives To test the feasibility of using a new activity pacing framework to standardise healthcare professionals’ instructions of pacing, and explore...

Abstract Objective To explore the crisis of identity in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) through the lens of Communities of Practice. Methods A closed Facebook group was created to gather qualitative data from participants diagnosed with CFS/ME (n = 22). Data were...

Intimate Partner Violence and the Risk of Developing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Abstract Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health issue with a variety of ill health consequences associated with exposure. Due to the stimulation of chronic stress and inflammatory...

The association between exposure to domestic abuse in women and the development of syndromes indicating central nervous system sensitization: A retrospective cohort study using UK primary care records Abstract Background Domestic abuse is a global public health issue. The association between...

The illness-disease dichotomy and the biological-clinical splitting of medicine Tesio and Buzzoni 2021 Abstract In a recent paper, Sharpe and Greco (2019) argue that some clinical conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome (sometimes called myalgic encephalomyelitis), should be treated by...

Full title: The Interoceptive Sensitivity and Attention Questionnaire: Evaluating aspects of self-reported interoception in patients with persistent somatic symptoms, stress-related syndromes and healthy controls. Abstract To validate the Interoceptive Sensitivity and Attention Questionnaire...

Background: Communication between healthcare providers and patients with persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) is frequently hampered by mutual misunderstanding and dissatisfaction. Methods: We developed an online, interprofessional course to teach healthcare providers the knowledge, skills, and...

ABSTRACT Introduction: Research regarding students with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) has been limited. This study aimed to understand how their subjective well-being had been affected by their condition by exploring their experiences and sense-making processes...

Illness-Related Cognition, Distress and Adjustment in Functional Stroke Symptoms, Vascular Stroke, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Abbeygail Jones , Abigail Smakowski , Alicia Hughes , Anthony S. David , and Trudie Chalder Abstract. Background: High rates of psychological distress are reported...