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

Abrahamsen, Cathrine; Reme, Silje Endresen; Wangen, Knut Reidar; Lindbæk, Morten; Werner, Erik Lønnmark

doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102262

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“…The approach of Thomas's GP illustrates a shift in clinical practice, emphasizing function and values, that is already gaining foothold. Interventions that are not too effort-intensive, conducted by GPs employing work-focused cognitive therapy and ACT, can improve functional ability and quality of life [ 18 , 19 ]. Sustainable medical practice is possible and realistic.…”

Section: Advances In Psychotherapymentioning

confidence: 99%

To reveal disease or to promote function – that is the question

Meland,

Hjörleifsson

2023

Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care

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Medicine faces challenges that indicate that it may not be sustainable. A descriptive disease concept is apt to what philosopher of science Ian Hacking called "looping effects”, which can explain why health care is faced with insatiable demands. Diseases are not only indifferent objects with an objective existence in the biology of individuals. They are often interactive identities that have attractive properties. We suggest a shift in medical practice where descriptive perspectives are complemented with functional perspectives to enable clinicians better to help people from merging with dysfunctional disease identities.

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Section: Advances In Psychotherapymentioning

confidence: 99%