Lost in fragmentation - care coordination when somatic symptoms persist: a qualitative study of patients' experiences.

Background: GPs can play a central role in the care of patients with persistent somatic symptoms (PSS). To date, little is known about these patients' experiences relating to their coordination of care.

Aim: To explore the experiences of patients with PSS relating to coordination of care - in particular by their GP - during their illness trajectory.

Patients' experiences with fluctuations in persistent physical symptoms: a qualitative study.

Objectives: To explore patients' experiences with fluctuations in persistent physical symptoms (PPS) and to understand which factors-from their viewpoint-play a role in these fluctuations.

Design: Qualitative study using semistructured interviews and thematic content analysis.

Setting: This qualitative study is part of a multicentre prospective cohort study on the course of PPS.