Discussions around IAPT, LTC and MUS relevant to NICE

[Simbindi]

I've started this thread for discussions regarding the methodological issues and efficacy of the IAPT treatment model.

In particular the move to treat 'CFS/ME' as a MUS that can be referred for IAPT CBT/GET treatment is now highly relevant to the ME/CFS NICE guideline.

 

[Peter T]

I would hope that the NICE definition of ME and management recommendations explicitly state that an ME/CFS diagnosis is incompatible with an MUS diagnosis and that inclusion in an IAPT type treatment programme is totally inappropriate.

Sorry this is putting the conclusion before the evidence, but I hope others with better memories and lists of references can add in the reasons that this conclusion is [at least to any balanced observer should be] inescapable.

 

[Dx Revision Watch]

You might want to consider moving these posts to the existing thread:

https://www.s4me.info/threads/mus-services-in-uk-and-other-mus-related-issues.8318/page-8

MUS services in UK and other MUS related issues

rather than start another thread re MUS.


Resources here too, on Phoenix Rising:

https://forums.phoenixrising.me/thr...ary-care-whats-happening-across-the-uk.48710/

MUS, PPS services and IAPT integration into NHS primary care - what's happening across the UK?