The effects of a structured communication tool in patients with medically unexplained physical symptoms: a cluster randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (MUPS) are prevalent among primary care patients and frequently lead to diminished quality of life, increased healthcare costs, and decreased work participation. We aimed to examine the effects of a work-focused structured communication tool based on cognitive-behavioral therapy in patients with MUPS.

Methods

In a Norwegian two-arm cluster randomized trial, the effectiveness of the structured communication tool Individual Challenge Inventory Tool (ICIT) was compared to usual care for patients with MUPS using a two-arm cluster randomized design. Enrollment period was between March 7 and April 1, 2022. Ten groups (clusters) of 103 General Practitioners (GPs) were randomized to provide the ICIT or usual care for 11 weeks. Patie

SUBMITTER: Abrahamsen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10579279 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature