Post-COVID and ME/CFS - DoWe Need New Disease Theories?
Z Psychosom Med Psychother
; 69(4): 304-315, 2023 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Background and Research Question The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic often resulted in prolonged illness courses. A particular challenge today lies in the clinical presentation resembling that of Myalgic Encephalitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Method:
We review selected literature concerning the psychosocial factors influencing chronic courses characterized primarily by fatigue. Additionally, we explore the neurobiologically grounded theory of "Predictive Coding" as a possible explanatory framework for complex somato- psychic interactions.Results:
Physical findings only partially account for the dynamics and progression of chronic fatigue syndromes, necessitating more intricate disease models that incorporate aspects of bodily perception.Conclusions:
Incorporating these newer theories of perception and behavior could provide a more helpful perspective on phenomena such as fatigue, leading to improved therapeutic support measures, all without contributing to premature attributions of "psychological" causes and the associated risk of stigmatization.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome de Fadiga Crônica
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Encefalite
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COVID-19
Limite:
Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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