Publications by authors named "Irene Csorba"
Objective: Following COVID-19 many patients report persistent fatigue and insomnia. Given the overlapping features, insomnia can be underdiagnosed in post-COVID-19 fatigue patients. This study aimed to determine insomnia severity, prevalence of clinical insomnia and sleep characteristics of post-COVID-19 fatigue patients.
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- - The study examined how three different methods for prioritizing symptoms in cancer survivors (patient preference, symptom severity, and timing of symptoms) influenced treatment recommendations for issues like fear of recurrence, depression, and fatigue.
- - Results showed limited agreement among the methods, with moderate correlation between patient preference and symptom severity; many patients preferred treatment for fatigue, while symptom severity primarily indicated treatment for fear of recurrence.
- - The findings suggest that these three methods lead to varying treatment suggestions, highlighting the need for further research and the importance of involving patients in decision-making to tailor psychological interventions effectively.
Introduction: The risk factors for persistent fatigue and cognitive complaints after infection with SARS-CoV-2 and the underlying pathophysiology are largely unknown. Both clinical factors and cognitive-behavioural factors have been suggested to play a role in the perpetuation of complaints. A neurobiological aetiology, such as neuroinflammation, could be the underlying pathophysiological mechanism for persisting complaints.
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- A study in the Netherlands examined the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for severe fatigue experienced by patients 3-12 months after COVID-19.
- 114 patients were randomly assigned to receive either CBT or standard care for 17 weeks, with results showing that those who received CBT reported significantly less fatigue compared to those who received standard care.
- The benefits of CBT in reducing fatigue were sustained 6 months post-treatment, indicating that it is an effective intervention for addressing COVID-19-related fatigue.