The psychological treatment of patients with functional somatic symptoms: a practical guide.

Journal article

Functional somatic symptoms (FSS) are bodily sensations which do not result from physical disease, but which the patient responds to as if they did. Such symptoms are common and usually transient. In some patients they become persistent and associated with distress and disability. In such cases specific treatment is indicated. A cognitive-behavioural model of the aetiology of FSS and a psychological treatment approach based on the model, are outlined. The practical details of treatment are described.

Authors: Sharpe, M; Peveler, R; Mayou, R

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of psychosomatic research
• Volume: 36
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 515-529
• Publication date: 1992-09-01
• DOI: 10.1016/0022-3999(92)90037-3
• EISSN: 1879-1360
• ISSN: 0022-3999
• Language: English
• Keywords: Psychophysiologic Disorders; Humans; Psychiatric Department, Hospital; Models, Psychological; Cognitive Therapy