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Persistent physical symptoms: definition, genesis, and management [PDF]

Lancet, The
Persistent physical symptoms (synonymous with persistent somatic symptoms) is an umbrella term for distressing somatic complaints that last several months or more, regardless of their cause. These symptoms are associated with substantial disability and represent a major burden for patients, health-care professionals, and society.
, Anne Toussaint, Judith G M Rosmalen
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Designing and Developing an eHealth Program for Patients With Persistent Physical Symptoms: Usability Study. [PDF]

JMIR Hum Factors, 2023
Background Patients with persistent physical symptoms presenting in primary care are often affected by multiple symptoms and reduced functioning. The medical and societal costs of these patients are high, and there is a need for new interventions tailored to both the patients and health care system.
Christensen OR, Hedegaard L, Rask MT, Clemensen J, Frostholm L, Rosendal M.   +5 more
europepmc   +8 more sources

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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Recognition, explanation, action, learning: Teaching and delivery of a consultation model for persistent physical symptoms [PDF]

Patient Education and Counseling, 2023
To describe the teaching and delivery of an extended consultation model designed for clinicians to use with patients with persistent physical symptoms and functional disorders. The model is underpinned by current scientific knowledge about persistent physical symptoms and the communication problems that arise in dealing with them.Process evaluation of ...
Kate Fryer, Mónica Greco, Cara Mooney   +2 more
exaly   +6 more sources

What psychological interventions are effective for the management of persistent physical symptoms (PPS)? A systematic review and meta‐analysis [PDF]

British Journal of Health Psychology, 2023
PurposeTo determine whether psychological interventions are effective for the management of persistent physical symptoms (PPS) and if so, what are the features of the interventions, which symptoms can be effectively managed, and at what level of care are
Katherine Swainston
exaly   +4 more sources

PRINCE Secondary: transdiagnostic CBT is not effective for persistent physical symptoms [PDF]

Psychological Medicine, 2021
This is a commentary on PRINCE Secondary, a randomized trial to test the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of therapist-delivered, transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy for patients with persistent physical symptoms.
Michiel Tack, David M. Tuller
openaire   +4 more sources

Prevalence of persistent physical symptoms and association with depression, anxiety and health anxiety in Iceland

Læknablaðið, 2021
INTRODUCTION: Persistent physical symptoms that are medically unexplained can result in significant functional impairment. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of persistent physical symptoms among people seeking primary healthcare in Reykjavík, Iceland, how they relate to functional impairment, symptoms of depression, general anxiety ...
Flovenz, SO, Broddadottir, E, Brynjolfsson, S, Agnarsdottir, AS, Salkovskis, PM, Sigurdsson, JF   +5 more
core   +5 more sources

Transdiagnostic approach to understanding persistent physical symptoms [PDF]

BJPsych Advances
SUMMARY Persistent physical symptoms (PPS) are associated with functional impairment, psychological distress and high healthcare costs. They often span multiple diagnostic categories, resulting in substantial challenges for patients and healthcare systems.
Lily Felton, Sridevi Sira Mahalingappa, Mujtaba Husain, Trudie Chalder   +3 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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The Association Between COVID-19-Related Persistent Symptoms, Psychological Flexibility, and General Mental Health Among People With and Without Persistent Pain in the UK [PDF]

Clinics and Practice
Objectives: Persistent symptoms following COVID-19 may adversely impact the general mental health of people with chronic pain, and psychological flexibility may buffer these impacts.
Lin Yu, Lance M. McCracken
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