Chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis chronische vermoeidheidssyndroom / myalgische encephalomyelitis
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention will consist of the distribution of ambulant feedback on the phyical activity level by using a microcomputer of pocket size and a accelerometer.
The intervention on the physical acti
Sponsors
ZonMw
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Referred by a physician with the diagnose CFS 2. CIS20 subscale fatigue >35 3. Age of 18 years or older 4. Willing to and capable, to participate in the clinical rehabilitation program
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Current alcohol or drug addiction 2. Enforced or negative motivation to participate in the rehabilitation program (for instance, focussed on the acquirement of facilities) 3. CVS patiënt is focussed on another diagnosis related to the complaints of fatigue 4. Current lawsuit which could hamper the revalidation proces 5. Dominant psychopathology (conversion, psychosis, anxiety, serious depression) 6. Insufficient control of the Dutch language 7. Extensive cognitive disturbances (diagnosed by a psychologist or rehabilitation physician) 8. Serious psychosocial problems with an acute nature (for instance; decease of a relative, divorce, etc.) 9. CFS patiënt is insufficient to instruct and/or not capable to participate in a group)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome parameters are: - Experienced fatigue - Physical functioning | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundary outcome parameters are: - Outcome parameters which measure perceived limitations, social functioning, self efficacy and catastrophizing. These are measured by means of 'patient specific complaints (PSC)', 'self efficacy scale (SES)' and the ‘Jacobsen fatigue catastrophising scale (J-FCS)’. - Behavioural determinants, which could influence the actual compliance to the given feedback to achieve a balans in the physical activity pattern, will be evaluated by means of a self composed questionnaire. - the physical activity level will be measured objectively and subjectively by means of an accelerometer and the Baecke questionnaire, respectively. - The physical activity level, expectencies to and experiences with the feedback will be scored with a number between 1 till 10 on the PDA. Usability satisfaction, usability and utility of the feedback system will be evaluated with a self composed questionnaire (only in the intervention group). Other outcome measures are: - Demographic characteristics of the participants (age, gender, work status, sick leave/disability pension, civilian status, duration of complaints, education level, and usage of medicines) will be obtained by means of the standard intake questionnaire in favour of the treatment. - Psychological condition will be evaluated during the intake by means of the 'SCL90'. - Causal attributions (CAL) will be evaluated during the intake by means of the 'causal attribution list (CAL)'. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactR.M.H. Evering
Roessingh Research and Development
Outcome results
None listed