Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigue
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Resumo: | Background: Unexplained Chronic Fatigue is a medical condition characterized by the presence of persistent, severe and debilitating medically unexplained fatigue, leading to impaired functioning and lower quality of life. Research suggests that physical activity can contribute to the reduction of fatigue and other somatic symptoms and can thus significantly improve physical functioning and quality of life in these patients. Based on the selfregulation (SR) theory of behaviour change, we developed a brief physical activity program for patients suffering from unexplained chronic fatigue which focuses on the training of self-regulation skills, the “4-STEPS to control your fatigue” program. Methods/Design: This is a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial (RCT) that will be carried out in local primary care centres and at the Portuguese Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients Association. Patients aged between 18 and 65 and fulfilling operationalized criteria for Idiopathic Chronic Fatigue (ICF) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) will be recruited and randomly allocated to standard care (SC) or standard care plus a selfregulation based physical activity program (4-STEPS). Patients will be assessed at baseline, after the intervention (3 months) and at 12 months follow-up. The primary outcome is fatigue severity. Discussion: The results of the RCT will provide information about the effectiveness of a brief self-regulation intervention for promoting physical activity in patients with unexplained chronic fatigue. If the program proves to be effective, it may be considered as an adjunctive treatment for these patients. |
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Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigueUnexplained chronic fatiguePhysical activitySelf-regulationRandomized controlled trialBackground: Unexplained Chronic Fatigue is a medical condition characterized by the presence of persistent, severe and debilitating medically unexplained fatigue, leading to impaired functioning and lower quality of life. Research suggests that physical activity can contribute to the reduction of fatigue and other somatic symptoms and can thus significantly improve physical functioning and quality of life in these patients. Based on the selfregulation (SR) theory of behaviour change, we developed a brief physical activity program for patients suffering from unexplained chronic fatigue which focuses on the training of self-regulation skills, the “4-STEPS to control your fatigue” program. Methods/Design: This is a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial (RCT) that will be carried out in local primary care centres and at the Portuguese Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients Association. Patients aged between 18 and 65 and fulfilling operationalized criteria for Idiopathic Chronic Fatigue (ICF) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) will be recruited and randomly allocated to standard care (SC) or standard care plus a selfregulation based physical activity program (4-STEPS). Patients will be assessed at baseline, after the intervention (3 months) and at 12 months follow-up. The primary outcome is fatigue severity. Discussion: The results of the RCT will provide information about the effectiveness of a brief self-regulation intervention for promoting physical activity in patients with unexplained chronic fatigue. If the program proves to be effective, it may be considered as an adjunctive treatment for these patients.BioMed CentralRepositório do ISPAMarques, Marta MoreiraDe Gucht, VéroniqueMaes, StanLeal, Isabel Pereira2012-10-03T19:06:55Z2012-01-01T00:00:00Z2012-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/1747engBMC Public Health, 12: 2021471-2458info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2022-09-05T16:37:46Zoai:repositorio.ispa.pt:10400.12/1747Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T15:19:48.770595Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigue |
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Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigue |
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Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigue Marques, Marta Moreira Unexplained chronic fatigue Physical activity Self-regulation Randomized controlled trial |
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Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigue |
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Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigue |
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Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigue |
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Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigue |
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Protocol for the “four steps to control your fatigue (4-STEPS)” randomised controlled trial: A self-regulation based physical activity intervention for patients with unexplained chronic fatigue |
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Marques, Marta Moreira |
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Marques, Marta Moreira De Gucht, Véronique Maes, Stan Leal, Isabel Pereira |
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De Gucht, Véronique Maes, Stan Leal, Isabel Pereira |
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Repositório do ISPA |
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Marques, Marta Moreira De Gucht, Véronique Maes, Stan Leal, Isabel Pereira |
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Unexplained chronic fatigue Physical activity Self-regulation Randomized controlled trial |
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Unexplained chronic fatigue Physical activity Self-regulation Randomized controlled trial |
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Background: Unexplained Chronic Fatigue is a medical condition characterized by the presence of persistent, severe and debilitating medically unexplained fatigue, leading to impaired functioning and lower quality of life. Research suggests that physical activity can contribute to the reduction of fatigue and other somatic symptoms and can thus significantly improve physical functioning and quality of life in these patients. Based on the selfregulation (SR) theory of behaviour change, we developed a brief physical activity program for patients suffering from unexplained chronic fatigue which focuses on the training of self-regulation skills, the “4-STEPS to control your fatigue” program. Methods/Design: This is a multi-centre, randomised controlled trial (RCT) that will be carried out in local primary care centres and at the Portuguese Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients Association. Patients aged between 18 and 65 and fulfilling operationalized criteria for Idiopathic Chronic Fatigue (ICF) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) will be recruited and randomly allocated to standard care (SC) or standard care plus a selfregulation based physical activity program (4-STEPS). Patients will be assessed at baseline, after the intervention (3 months) and at 12 months follow-up. The primary outcome is fatigue severity. Discussion: The results of the RCT will provide information about the effectiveness of a brief self-regulation intervention for promoting physical activity in patients with unexplained chronic fatigue. If the program proves to be effective, it may be considered as an adjunctive treatment for these patients. |
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