Research: A qualitative natural history study of ME/CFS in the community.

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A qualitative natural history study of ME/CFS in the community.

Authors: , V.R., , L.A., & Hlavaty, L.E. (2012).

Journal: Health Care for Women International.

Abstract:

In previous qualitative research on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic

fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), researchers have focused on the

experiences of patients with ME/CFS in tertiary care samples. This

qualitative study examined the natural history of people with ME/CFS

(n = 19) from community-based sample. Findings highlighted

multilayered themes involving the illness experience and the physical

construction of ME/CFS. In addition, this study further illuminated

unique subthemes regarding community response and treatment, which

have implications for understanding the progression of ME/CFS as well

as experiences of those within patient networks. There is a need for

more longitudinal qualitative research on epidemiological samples of

patients with ME/CFS.

DOI:10.1080/07399332.2012.684816

Posted online at:

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07399332.2012.684816