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[Attributions and chronic fatigue]

G Bleijenberg1

  • 1Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Medische Psychologie, Nijmegen.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|August 2, 1997
PubMed
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Attribution influences chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) but is not the sole cause. Doctors can help patients by favorably influencing their attributions, improving communication and outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Medical Sociology

Context:

  • Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex condition.
  • Patient attributions for fatigue symptoms are increasingly recognized as significant.
  • Self-diagnosis, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis, is common among CFS patients.

Purpose:

  • To explore the role of attribution in the perpetuation of chronic fatigue syndrome.
  • To examine the impact of differing patient and physician attributions on communication.
  • To assess the potential for medical professionals to influence attributions beneficially.

Summary:

  • Attribution is a contributing factor to CFS, but not the sole determinant.
  • Strong somatic attributions can perpetuate CFS, though other factors are involved.
  • Communication challenges arise from divergent attributions between patients and doctors.

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  • Somatic attributions gain importance as fatigue progresses, potentially involving iatrogenic factors.
  • Physicians can actively guide attributions in a positive direction.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the psychological and communication dimensions of CFS management.
    • Suggests therapeutic strategies focusing on modifying patient attributions.
    • Emphasizes the importance of physician-patient communication in CFS care.
    • Provides insights into the chronicity and perpetuation of CFS symptoms.