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Table 1 Differences between CBT and MRT

From: Cognitive behavioural therapy versus multidisciplinary rehabilitation treatment for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (FatiGo)

CBT

MRT

Treatment focus on perpetuating factors

Treatment focus depending on the relation between the (precipitating, predisposing and perpetuating) factors and the presented complaints.

Afterwards feedback at next therapy session

Immediately feedback during therapy

Pays no attention to physical sensations

Stimulating awareness of healthy bodily symptoms

CBT

CBT incorporated with principles of mindfulness