The 'Cognitive Behavioural Model' of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Critique of a Flawed Model, 2019, Geraghty

Andy · Feb 6, 2019

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis is a debilitating illness that greatly impacts the lives of sufferers. A cognitive behavioural model attempts to explain illness onset and continuance with a hypothesis that the illness is perpetuated by patients' irrational beliefs and avoidance behaviours. This theory underpins the promotion of cognitive behavioural therapy, a treatment that aims to change beliefs and behaviours.

This paper reports on a detailed review of the cognitive behavioural model. Our review finds that the model lacks high-quality evidential support, conflicts with accounts given by most patients, and fails to account for accumulating biological evidence of pathological and physiological abnormalities found in patients. There is little scientific credibility in the claim that psycho-behavioural therapies are a primary treatment for this illness.
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Preview (abstract only) at https://www.researchgate.net/public...c_Fatigue_Syndrome_Critique_of_a_Flawed_Model

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strategist · Feb 6, 2019

I can't wait to read the full article.

Peter Trewhitt · Feb 6, 2019

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I can't wait to read the full article.
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Me too.

Trish · Feb 6, 2019

Another good one for the NICE guideline committee.
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adambeyoncelowe · Feb 6, 2019

Yep. I've already requested access to it via ResearchGate.

Andy · Feb 6, 2019

https://twitter.com/user/status/1093133889655197696

MSEsperanza · Aug 17, 2020

For the sake of completeness -- full article published here:

Geraghty, Keith & Jason, Leonard & Sunnquist, Madison & Blease, C. & Tuller, David & Adeniji, Charles. (2019). The 'Cognitive Behavioural Model' of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Critique of a Flawed Model. Journal of Health Psychology. 6. 10.1177/2055102919838907.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2055102919838907

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