Deductive themes | Inductive subtheme | |
Views on ACT | Acceptability | An extra possibility for those struggling |
Better than CBT-f | ||
Not suitable for everyone | ||
Accepting the word ‘acceptance’ | ||
Feasibility | No more difficult to deliver but need specific training | |
Timing of delivering ACT should be individualised | ||
Reasons why ACT could be efficacious | Pragmatism, acceptance and compassion are valued in chronic illness | |
Cognitive defusion is less tiring but difficult to achieve | ||
Focussing on values helps to ‘get through’ | ||
Addressing both psychological and physical needs | ||
Normalising difficulties is a beneficial life skill | ||
Views on a trial | Barriers and facilitators to trial recruitment | Attitudes toward research |
Treatment fatigue | ||
Reluctance to be randomised |
ACT, acceptance and commitment therapy; CBT-f, cognitive behavioural therapy-for-fatigue.