Discussions around IAPT, LTC and MUS relevant to NICE

I've started this thread for discussions regarding the methodological issues and efficacy of the IAPT treatment model.

In particular the move to treat 'CFS/ME' as a MUS that can be referred for IAPT CBT/GET treatment is now highly relevant to the ME/CFS NICE guideline.

 

I would hope that the NICE definition of ME and management recommendations explicitly state that an ME/CFS diagnosis is incompatible with an MUS diagnosis and that inclusion in an IAPT type treatment programme is totally inappropriate.

Sorry this is putting the conclusion before the evidence, but I hope others with better memories and lists of references can add in the reasons that this conclusion is [at least to any balanced observer should be] inescapable.

 

You might want to consider moving these posts to the existing thread:

https://www.s4me.info/threads/mus-services-in-uk-and-other-mus-related-issues.8318/page-8

MUS services in UK and other MUS related issues

rather than start another thread re MUS.


Resources here too, on Phoenix Rising:

https://forums.phoenixrising.me/thr...ary-care-whats-happening-across-the-uk.48710/

MUS, PPS services and IAPT integration into NHS primary care - what's happening across the UK?