'I became more aware of my actions'-A qualitative longitudinal study of a health psychological group intervention for patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) patients' experiences of a health psychological group intervention and its usefulness, non-usefulness or harmfulness for illness management and adjustment.

Design

A qualitative longitudinal study using inductive content analysis.

Methods

Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 adults. Interviews were conducted before the 16-week intervention, immediately after its completion, and at 3 months after completion.

Results

Participants reported that the intervention was useful and not harmful. The model improved their ability to cope with ME/CFS by providing them with useful information about the illness along with peer support and professional guidance. Participants reported i

SUBMITTER: Keurulainen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10632634 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature