Illness perceptions and behavioural responses as mechanisms of change in problem‐solving treatment for Veterans with Gulf War Illness

Laura M. Lesnewich; Darren M. Winograd; Shou‐En Lu; Karen S. Quigley; Wilfred R. Pigeon; David R. Litke; Drew A. Helmer; Lisa M. McAndrew

doi:10.1111/bjhp.70062

March 13, 2026British Journal of Health Psychology

Illness perceptions and behavioural responses as mechanisms of change in problem‐solving treatment for Veterans with Gulf War Illness

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The aim is to understand how changes in illness perceptions and behavioral responses influence problem-solving treatment outcomes for Gulf War Illness.
Applied cognitive behavioral model to assess illness perceptions and behavioral changes.
Conducted interventions focusing on problem-solving treatment for veterans with Gulf War Illness.
Analyzed data to identify mechanisms of change related to treatment effectiveness.
Observed significant changes in negative illness perceptions in participants after treatment.
Notable improvement in behavioral responses was recorded during the intervention period.
Indicated a potential link between alterations in perceptions and treatment success rates.

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Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Shows Change in Illness Perceptions and Behaviors in Veterans, Indicating Potential Benefits.

Abstract

Consistent with the cognitive behavioural model of PPS and the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation, changes in negative illness perceptions and behavioural responses may act as mechanisms of change in PST for GWI.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69b79e488166e15b153ab689 https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.70062

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