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Comparative Effectiveness Of Behavioral Interventions For Mus : A Meta-Analysis, Justin Kimber
Comparative Effectiveness Of Behavioral Interventions For Mus : A Meta-Analysis, Justin Kimber
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are common: 25 to 50% of patients seen in primary care present with MUS (e.g., fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic fatigue). Patients with MUS report higher symptom severity, psychological distress, and poorer functioning and quality of life than patients without MUS. To address the needs of patients with MUS, behavioral interventions (e.g., cognitive behavior therapy and exercise) have been used to improve patient outcomes including symptom severity, psychological distress, and quality of life. To date, behavioral interventions have been shown to be efficacious to improve patient outcomes; however, less is known about the comparative efficacy …