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A randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy for multiple sclerosis fatigue by van Kessel, Kirsten, Moss-Morris, Rona, Willoughby, Ernest, Chalder, Trudie, Johnson, Malcolm H, Robinson, Elizabeth

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) fatigue. A randomized…”
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A pilot randomised controlled trial of an Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy self-management programme (MS Invigor8) for multiple sclerosis fatigue by Moss-Morris, Rona, McCrone, Paul, Yardley, Lucy, van Kessel, Kirsten, Wills, Gary, Dennison, Laura

“…The majority of people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (paMS) experience severe and disabling fatigue. A recent randomised controlled trial (RCT) showed that…”
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The impact of sensory modulation in acute mental health units: an organisational case study analysis by Azuela, Gilbert, Sutton, Daniel, Van Kessel, Kirsten

“…Purpose Sensory modulation intervention involves using calming and grounding sensory stimuli to support coping with distress and intense emotions. Evaluating…”
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Sensory modulation implementation strategies within inpatient mental health services: an organisational case study by Azuela, Gilbert, Sutton, Daniel, van Kessel, Kirsten

“…Purpose Sensory modulation is an emerging approach that aims to reduce distress and agitation in mental health service users and potentially avoid the…”
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A New Zealand pilot randomized controlled trial of a web-based interactive self-management programme (MSInvigor8) with and without email support for the treatment of multiple sclerosis fatigue by van Kessel, Kirsten, Wouldes, Trecia, Moss-Morris, Rona

“…Objective: To pilot and compare the efficacy of an internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy self-management programme with (MSInvigor8-Plus) and without…”
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Clients' experiences of online therapy in the early stages of a COVID‐19 world: A scoping review by Kessel, Kirsten, Pont, Sarita, Gasteiger, Chiara, Goedeke, Sonja

“…The emergence of the COVID‐19 pandemic in 2019 forced an abrupt shift in the modality through which psychotherapy was delivered and online therapy became the…”
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Optimizing arousal to manage aggression: A pilot study of sensory modulation by Sutton, Daniel, Wilson, Michael, Van Kessel, Kirsten, Vanderpyl, Jane

“…The dominant model that informs clinical training for preventing violence and managing aggression posits arousal as mediated downwards from higher cortical…”
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Attitudes of rural communities towards the use of technology for health purposes in New Zealand: a focus group study by Babbage, Duncan R, van Kessel, Kirsten, Terraschke, Agnes, Drown, Juliet, Elder, Hinemoa

“…Examine attitudes to using online health and wellness services, and determine what barriers may exist to this in two rural communities in New Zealand. A…”
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MS Energize: Field trial of an app for self-management of fatigue for people with multiple sclerosis by Babbage, Duncan R., van Kessel, Kirsten, Drown, Juliet, Thomas, Sarah, Sezier, Ann, Thomas, Peter, Kersten, Paula

“…Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong neurological condition affecting around 2.2 million people worldwide. There are a wide range of symptoms, with fatigue…”
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Design considerations for a multiple sclerosis fatigue mobile app MS Energize: A pragmatic iterative approach using usability testing and resonance checks by van Kessel, Kirsten, Babbage, Duncan R., Kersten, Paula, Drown, Juliet, Sezier, Ann, Thomas, Peter W., Thomas, Sarah

“…Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition affecting around 2.2 million people worldwide. The illness includes a range of symptoms, with…”
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Mobile Technology Use by People Experiencing Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue: Survey Methodology by Van Kessel, Kirsten, Babbage, Duncan R, Reay, Nicholas, Miner-Williams, Warren M, Kersten, Paula

“…Fatigue is one of the most commonly reported symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It has a profound impact on all spheres of life, for people with MS and their…”
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Understanding inpatient violence in a New Zealand child and adolescent psychiatric setting by van Kessel, Kirsten, Milne, Duncan, Hunt, Kessiah, Reed, Peter W.

“…ABSTRACT This paper describes the rate of violent episodes at a youth psychiatric unit, identifies significant clinical and demographic differences between…”
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Cancer Survivors’ Experiences and Explanations of Postcancer Fatigue: An Analysis of Online Blogs by Watson, Amy, van Kessel, Kirsten

“…BACKGROUND:Postcancer fatigue (PCF) is a form of chronic fatigue that is very common and can persist for years among disease-free cancer survivors. Despite…”
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Understanding multiple sclerosis fatigue: A synthesis of biological and psychological factors by van Kessel, Kirsten, Moss-Morris, Rona

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Self‐forgiveness, self‐compassion and psychological health: A qualitative exploration of change during compassion focused therapy groups by Maynard, Peter G., Kessel, Kirsten, Feather, Jacqueline S.

“…Purpose Little research exists into the relationships between self‐forgiveness, self‐compassion, affect and psychological health, and are only just beginning…”
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Order and Disorder: Navigating Narrative Tensions in the Experience of Treatment Resistant Depression by Kroch, Ella, Breheny, Mary, van Kessel, Kirsten, Taylor, Joanne

“…A significant proportion of people with depression do not experience expected recovery following treatment with antidepressant medication and are considered to…”
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An Evaluation of the Quality and Content of Web Sites on Cancer Related Fatigue by D'Silva, Stewart, van Kessel, Kirsten

“…Cancer-related fatigue is a common symptom for cancer patients. Due to a lack of information from health professionals about cancer-related fatigue, patients…”
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Trends in child and adolescent discharges at a New Zealand psychiatric inpatient unit between 1998 and 2007 by van Kessel, Kirsten, Myers, Elizabeth, Stanley, Sarah, Reed, Lynnette W

“…This paper describes demographic and diagnostic data for young people discharged from a regional child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit in New Zealand…”
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