Effectiveness of a group-based self-management program for people with chronic fatigue syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a chronic debilitating condition for the majority of the patients, meaning that they must learn how to cope with the illness. A pilot study was conducted to develop a... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Irma Pinxsterhuis (Oslo University Hospital, and Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Oslo)
  2. Leiv Sandvik (Oslo University Hospital, Oslo)
  3. Elin B. Strand (Oslo University Hospital, Oslo)
  4. Erik Bautz-Holter (Oslo University Hospital, Oslo)
  5. Unni Sveen (Oslo University Hospital, and Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Oslo)

Topic Areas

Horizon 2020 and occupational therapy / science research , Research methods , Practice and intervention methods , New and innovative intervention , Evidence based practice , Service user involvement in developing practice education and research enablement

Session

OS - 5C » Chronic Illness Management (13:50 - Friday, 17th June, Kirwan Theatre)

Paper

Abstract_COTEC-ENOTHE_2016.doc