[Fatigue].

Many patients with fatigue do not visit a physician. In patients who do consult the general practitioner, the cause of their fatigue is explained in about a quarter: 8 percent has a somatic cause while psychosocial causes explain 16 percent. In about three quarters the cause of fatigue remains unexplained.

Validation of the Persistent Somatic Symptom Stigma Scale for Healthcare Professionals.

Objectives: Persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) describe recurrent or continuously occurring symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, or pain that have persisted for at least several months. These include single symptoms such as chronic pain, combinations of symptoms, or functional disorders such as fibromyalgia or irritable bowel syndrome. While many studies have explored stigmatisation by healthcare professionals toward people with PSS, there is a lack of validated measurement instruments.

Dutch Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Person-Centered Primary Care Measure.

Purpose: Person-centered care is foundational to good quality primary care and has positive effects on health outcomes and patient satisfaction. The Person-Centered Primary Care Measure (PCPCM) is a recently developed, patient-reported survey able to assess person-centeredness and has demonstrated strong validity and reliability. Little is known, however, about the feasibility of the PCPCM in non-English-speaking settings.

Ageing, Cognitive Decline, and Effects of Physical Exercise: Complexities, and Considerations from Animal Models.

In our ageing global population, the cognitive decline associated with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases represents a major healthcare problem. To date, there are no effective treatments for age-related cognitive impairment, thus preventative strategies are urgently required. Physical exercise is gaining traction as a non-pharmacological approach to promote brain health.