OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the long-term outcome of cognitive behavior therapy versus relaxation therapy for @entity1 with @entity5815 . METHOD: Sixty @entity1 who participated in a randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy versus relaxation therapy for @entity5815 were invited to complete self-rated measures and participate in a 5-year follow-up interview with an assessor who was blind to treatment type. RESULTS: Fifty-three @entity1 (88%) participated in the follow-up study: 25 received cognitive behavior therapy and 28 received relaxation therapy. A total of 68% of the @entity1 who received cognitive behavior therapy and 36% who received relaxation therapy rated themselves as "much improved" or "very much improved" at the 5-year follow-up. Significantly more @entity1 receiving cognitive behavior therapy, in relation to those in relaxation therapy, met criteria for complete recovery, were free of relapse, and experienced symptoms that had steadily improved or were consistently mild or absent since treatment ended. Similar proportions were employed, but @entity1 in the cognitive behavior therapy group worked significantly more mean hours per week. Few @entity1 crossed the threshold for "normal" fatigue, despite achieving a good outcome on other measures. Cognitive behavior therapy was positively evaluated and was still used by over 80% of the @entity1 . CONCLUSIONS: Cognitive behavior therapy for @entity5815 can produce some lasting benefits but is not a cure. Once therapy ends, some @entity1 have difficulty making further improvements. In the future, attention should be directed toward ensuring that gains are maintained and extended after regular treatment ends.

Long-term outcome of cognitive behavior therapy versus relaxation therapy for XXXX : a 5-year follow-up study.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity5815 :: ('MESH:D015673', 'Disease') :: ['chronic fatigue syndrome']
@entity5815 :: (MESH:D015673,Disease) :: ['chronic fatigue syndrome']
