title: An overview of chronic fatigue syndrome.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis. The author describes common symptoms and their treatment, and discusses a model of patient care, piloted in the community, which includes elements of a range of therapeutic strategies.
authors.affiliation: Shaw Heath Health Centre, Stockport, Cheshire. libb.jackson@ntlworld.com
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000208:Acute Disease; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D015673:Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods; D012720:Severity of Illness Index