ReviewPatient education and counseling2012
A review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.
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38 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Behavioural modification interventions for medically unexplained symptoms in primary care: systematic reviews and economic evaluation.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2020Pooled it
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- Meta-analysis investigating post-exertional malaise between patients and controls.Journal of health psychologyPooled it
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- Multivitamin mineral supplementation in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2014Trial
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- Re-visiting professional ethics in psychotherapy: reflections on the use of talking therapies as a supportive adjunct for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and 'medically unexplained symptoms'.Journal of medical ethics · 2026Article
- Patient experiences of remote consulting with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis and fibromyalgia: a qualitative study.BJGP open · 2025Article
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- What is the occupational impact of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome for adults living in Australia?The British journal of occupational therapy · 2024Article
- Virtual reality education on myalgic encephalomyelitis for medical students and healthcare professionals: a pilot study.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Relevance of the post-COVID syndrome within rehabilitation (PoCoRe): study protocol of a multi-centre study with different specialisations.BMC psychology · 2022Article
- Living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: Experiences of occupational disruption for adults in Australia.The British journal of occupational therapy · 2022Article
- A research agenda for post-COVID-19 fatigue.Journal of psychosomatic research · 2022Article
- Recovery from refractory chronic fatigue syndrome with CBT and modafinil.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- "it's a medical condition … you need to support as much as possible": a qualitative analysis of teachers' experiences of chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME).BMC pediatrics · 2021Article
- Sick of the Sick Role: Narratives of What "Recovery" Means to People With CFS/ME.Qualitative health research · 2021Article
- Patients' hopes for recovery from myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome: Toward a "recovery in" framework.Chronic illness · 2020Article
- Understanding the economic impact of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome in Ireland: a qualitative study.HRB open research · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo review and synthesize findings across qualitative studies on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
methodsArticles were systematically reviewed and analyzed within a meta-analytic framework. Analyses included a multi-perspective examination of ME/CFS, as well as a comparative analysis of ME/CFS versus other chronic conditions.
resultsThirty-four qualitative studies on ME/CFS were included. Findings include three substantive thematic areas that focus on: (1) experiences of people with ME/CFS, (2) experiences of physicians, and (3) themes that intersect both of these groups. For patients, illness development influenced identity, reductions in functioning, and coping. Physician-specific themes described lack of awareness about ME/CFS and recommended improvement in educational resources. Intersecting themes expressed issues with diagnosis creating tensions and fueling the stigmatization of ME/CFS.
conclusionsFindings indicate multilayered, context-specific experiences and ways in which both people with ME/CFS, as well as those involved in their lives (e.g., family or the medical community), interpret this illness. Future qualitative studies should recognize the various facets of the ME/CFS experience, the network members of people with ME/CFS, and the sociocultural environment through which the illness is understood. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Health care professionals can gain unique insight from patient experiences, allowing for more accurate diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
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