Persistent physical symptoms not explained by structural abnormalities or disease processes: a primary care approach to promote recovery
<b><i>Evidence-informed pathways</i></b> Key strategies include validating patients' symptoms and emotional experiences, providing clear explanations of symptom persistence, and developing personalised management plans that combine biological, psychological, and social approaches. Such strategies can reduce or resolve symptoms, foster hope and a sense of agency, and often lead to recovery.
Authors
- Helena Liira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6577-3109)
- Egil A. Fors (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0980-8247)
- Signe Flottorp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2961-7461)
- Gunvor Launes
- Cathrine Abrahamsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1696-4854)
- Hélène Virrantaus
- Lina Linnestad
- Mike Beadsworth
- Paul Garner
- Rebecca Kuehn
- Sarah Hadfield
- Velina Vangelova-Korpinen
- Will Bostock
- Becca Kennedy
- Trudie Chalder
- Live Landmark
Institutions
- University of Oslo (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2026.2633765
- Primary Topic
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00