Publications by authors named "D Pauelsen"
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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.
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) results in debilitating long-term symptoms, often referred to as Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC), in a substantial subgroup of patients. One of the most prevalent symptoms following COVID-19 is severe fatigue. Prompt delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment that has shown benefit in reducing severe fatigue in other conditions, may reduce post-COVID-19 fatigue.
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