An overview of chronic fatigue syndrome.
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.
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Shaw Heath Health Centre, Stockport, Cheshire. libb.jackson@ntlworld.com
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