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Observations concerning the characteristics of patients who presented to a medical clinic with a principal complaint of chronic medically unexplained fatigue (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS) are described, including the cognitions (thoughts and assumptions) elicited from a sample of these patients who were treated using cognitive behavioural therapy. On the basis of these observations a cognitive theory of the aetiology of CFS is proposed. These observations have implications for the treatment of patients with CFS.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/0005-7967(94)00077-w

Type

Journal article

Journal

Behav Res Ther

Publication Date

06/1995

Volume

33

Pages

535 - 544

Keywords

Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Affective Symptoms, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Female, Humans, Internal-External Control, Sick Role, Stress, Psychological