Illness Beliefs in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Study Involving Affected Adolescents and their Parents | Zendy

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Illness Beliefs in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Study Involving Affected Adolescents and their Parents

Author(s) -

Richards Jo,

Chaplin Robert,

Starkey Caroline,

Turk Jeremy

Publication year - 2006

Publication title -

child and adolescent mental health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912

H-Index - 46

eISSN - 1475-3588

pISSN - 1475-357X

DOI - 10.1111/j.1475-3588.2006.00409.x

Subject(s) - chronic fatigue syndrome , psychology , chronic fatigue , clinical psychology , medicine , psychiatry

Background: The aim of the study was too investigate the beliefs of young people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and their parents, about illness causes and management. Method: Twenty‐one young people with CFS/ME and their parents participated in an open‐ended interview. Results: Infective causes were identified by the majority of respondents, and psychological ones by a minority. Many highlighted reducing activity and resting in symptom management. Positive and negative experiences of psychiatric and psychological treatments were recorded. Conclusion: Professionals should carefully explore the illness related beliefs of young people with CFS/ME and parental beliefs in order to agree treatment plans.

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