Title |
Fatigue In Teenagers on the interNET - The FITNET Trial. A randomized clinical trial of web-based cognitive behavioural therapy for adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome: study protocol. [ISRCTN59878666]
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Published in |
BMC Neurology, February 2011
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2377-11-23 |
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Authors |
Sanne L Nijhof, Gijs Bleijenberg, Cuno SPM Uiterwaal, Jan LL Kimpen, Elise M van de Putte |
Abstract |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is increasingly recognized as a cause of disability and inactivity in adolescents in the Netherlands. CFS is characterized by unexplained fatigue lasting more than 6 months. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has proven to be effective. However, CBT availability for adolescents with CFS is limited and requires special therapeutic skills not always readily available. An alternative to the face-to-face CBT is FITNET, a web-based therapeutic program designed specifically for adolescents diagnosed with CFS, and their parents. This new CBT approach appeals to the modern youth, who grow up with internet as their main source of information. A web-based program offers the opportunity to lower thresholds for the acceptance and realization of healthcare. This treatment can be activated at any chosen time. The communication between patient and therapist can elapse asynchronously. If effective, this web-based program would greatly increase the therapeutic accessibility. |
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Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United Kingdom | 3 | 19% |
Spain | 1 | 6% |
Netherlands | 1 | 6% |
Belgium | 1 | 6% |
Canada | 1 | 6% |
Unknown | 9 | 56% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 13 | 81% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 13% |
Scientists | 1 | 6% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
United States | 1 | <1% |
Sweden | 1 | <1% |
Canada | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 191 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Master | 35 | 18% |
Researcher | 28 | 14% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 27 | 14% |
Student > Bachelor | 18 | 9% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 15 | 8% |
Other | 29 | 15% |
Unknown | 43 | 22% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Psychology | 57 | 29% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 42 | 22% |
Social Sciences | 12 | 6% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 11 | 6% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 7 | 4% |
Other | 20 | 10% |
Unknown | 46 | 24% |