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Explanation for symptoms and biographical repair in a clinic for persistent physical symptoms [PDF]

SSM: Qualitative Research in Health
Introduction: Biographical disruption describes the process by which illness impacts not just on a person's body and their participation in activities, but also on their sense of self.
Tom Sanders, Kate Fryer, Monica Greco, Cara Mooney, Vincent Deary, Christopher Burton   +5 more
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Counterconditioning as Treatment to Reduce Nocebo Effects in Persistent Physical Symptoms: Treatment Protocol and Study Design [PDF]

Frontiers in Psychology, 2022
Persistent physical symptoms have a high prevalence and a large impact for patients and society. To date, treatment effects for these symptoms are often limited.
Simone Meijer, Simone Meijer, Henriët van Middendorp, Henriët van Middendorp, Kaya J. Peerdeman, Kaya J. Peerdeman, Andrea W. M. Evers, Andrea W. M. Evers, Andrea W. M. Evers, Andrea W. M. Evers   +9 more
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COVID-19 and the impact of physical activity on persistent symptoms

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
IntroductionPhysical activity is protective against chronic disease but whether activity is associated with persistent symptoms in non-hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors is unknown.
Lauren E. Opielinski, Toni D. Uhrich, Toni D. Uhrich, Toni D. Uhrich, Michael H. Haischer, Michael H. Haischer, Rachel N. Beilfuss, Lindsey M. Mirkes Clark, Lindsey M. Mirkes Clark, Kamryn M. Kroner, Rachel E. Bollaert, Michael J. Danduran, Linda B. Piacentine, Linda B. Piacentine, Marie Hoeger Bement, Paula E. Papanek, Sandra K. Hunter, Sandra K. Hunter   +17 more
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Managing persistent physical symptoms when being social and active is the norm: a qualitative study among young people in Denmark [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background An increasing number of young people in Western countries report persistent physical symptoms (PPS). PPS may disturb everyday activities and they may have negative consequences for later adult mental and physical health.
Julie Høgsgaard Andersen, Mette Bech Risør, Lisbeth Frostholm, Mette Trøllund Rask, Marianne Rosendal, Charlotte Ulrikka Rask   +5 more
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A randomized controlled trial protocol for persistent physical symptoms associated with indoor environment or chronic fatigue: Effectiveness of video-based functional case conceptualization and web-program for improving quality of life [PDF]

Frontiers in Psychology, 2023
IntroductionPersistent physical symptoms (PPS) refer to symptoms that cannot be fully explained by structural bodily pathology or by environmental factors. Their impact on daily functioning varies from mild to severe disability.
Sanna Selinheimo, Katariina Keinonen, Aki Vuokko, Sanna Liesto, Markku Sainio, Markku Sainio, Raimo Lappalainen, Tiina Paunio, Tiina Paunio   +8 more
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Patients’ experiences with fluctuations in persistent physical symptoms: a qualitative study [PDF]

BMJ Open, 2020
Objectives To explore patients’ experiences with fluctuations in persistent physical symptoms (PPS) and to understand which factors—from their viewpoint—play a role in these fluctuations.Design Qualitative study using semistructured interviews and ...
Johannes C van der Wouden, Hieke Barends, Ella Walstock, Femke Botman, Anja de Kruif, Nikki Claassen, Tim olde Hartman, Joost Dekker, Henriette van der Horst   +8 more
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Interrelationships between symptom burden and health functioning and health care utilization among veterans with persistent physical symptoms [PDF]

BMC Family Practice, 2020
Background Between 10 and 50% of primary care patients present with persistent physical symptoms (PPS). Patients with PPS tend to utilize excessive or inappropriate health care services, while being stuck in a deleterious cycle of inactivity ...
Dennis Fried, Lisa M. McAndrew, Drew A. Helmer, Sarah Markowitz, Karen S. Quigley   +4 more
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Explaining persistent physical symptoms to patients in general practice: can tests to measure central sensitisation add value? A mixed-methods study [PDF]

BMC Primary Care
Introduction General practitioners (GPs) often face challenges in explaining to patients with persistent physical symptoms (PPS) why their symptoms persist. Providing an explanation of the central sensitisation (CS) mechanism to patients could be helpful,
Carine den Boer, Zola Krak, Berend Terluin, Johannes C. van der Wouden, Annette H. Blankenstein, Henriëtte E. van der Horst   +5 more
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Development of an eHealth programme for self-management of persistent physical symptoms: a qualitative study on user needs in general practice [PDF]

BMC Family Practice, 2021
Background Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) are estimated to be present in 17% of patients in general practice. Hence, general practitioners (GPs) play a key role in both the diagnostic assessment and the management of PPS.
Mette Trøllund Rask, Pernille Ravn Jakobsen, Jane Clemensen, Marianne Rosendal, Lisbeth Frostholm   +4 more
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Persistent physical symptoms reduction intervention: a system change and evaluation (PRINCE)—integrated GP care for persistent physical symptoms: protocol for a feasibility and cluster randomised waiting list, controlled trial [PDF]

BMJ Open, 2019
Introduction Persistent physical symptoms (PPS), also known as medically unexplained symptoms are associated with profound physical disability, psychological distress and high healthcare costs. England’s annual National Health Service costs of attempting
Matthew Hotopf, Rona Moss-Morris, Paul McCrone, Sabine Landau, Trudie Chalder, Mark Ashworth, Meenal Patel, Kirsty James, Mujtaba Husain, Philipp Frank, Nicola Ferreira, Iris Mosweu, Anthony David   +12 more
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