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Explanation for symptoms and biographical repair in a clinic for persistent physical symptoms

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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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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The overlooked burden of persistent physical symptoms: a call for action in European healthcare [PDF]

Lancet Regional Health - Europe, The
Regardless of their cause, persistent physical symptoms are distressing somatic complaints that occur on most days for at least several months. They are common in patients with somatic diseases, functional somatic disorders, mental disorders, and undiagnosed medical conditions and are often associated with significant impairment and medical costs ...
Birgitte Boye, Joram Ronel, James Levenson   +2 more
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Impact of symptom focusing and somatosensory amplification on persistent physical symptoms: A three-year follow-up study [PDF]

Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 2020
The somatosensory amplification theory considers symptom focusing and somatosensory amplification as important perpetuating factors of persistent physical symptoms. We investigated whether symptom focusing and somatosensory amplification were associated with symptom severity and mental and physical functioning over a three-year period in patients with ...
Hieke Barends, Johannes C van der Wouden, Jos W R Twisk   +2 more
exaly   +6 more sources

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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Breaking barriers in the education of persistent physical symptoms. [PDF]

Future Healthc J
Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) account for around 45% of all primary care consultations, and are associated with significant disability and costs. While not always the case, co-existent mental health difficulties can often present alongside PPS.
Rafi D, Rafi I.
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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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Persistent physical symptoms after COVID-19 infection and the risk of Somatic Symptom Disorder. [PDF]

J Psychosom Res, 2023
Evidence shows that many patients with COVID-19 present persistent symptoms after the acute infection. Some patients may be at a high risk of developing Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD), in which persistent symptoms are accompanied by excessive and disproportionate health-related thoughts, feelings and behaviors regarding these symptoms.
Horn M, Wathelet M, Amad A, Martignène N, Lathiere T, Khelfaoui K, Rousselle M, El Qaoubii O, Vuotto F, Faure K, Creupelandt C, Vaiva G, Fovet T, D'Hondt F.   +13 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
doaj   +2 more sources