A national assessment of the service, support, and housing preferences by persons with chronic fatigue syndrome. Toward a comprehensive rehabilitation program

Persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (PWCs) completed and returned by mail a brief survey of open- and closed-ended items designed to assess their utilization and preferences for a variety of services. A total of 984 middle-aged adults diagnosed with Chronic Fatique Syndrome (CFS) from across North...

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Published inEvaluation & the health professions Vol. 19; no. 2; p. 194
Main Authors Jason, L A, Ferrari, J R, Taylor, R R, Slavich, S P, Stenzel, C L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1996
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic - rehabilitation
Female
Health Services Needs and Demand
Housing
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
North America
Surveys and Questionnaires
North America
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Summary:Persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (PWCs) completed and returned by mail a brief survey of open- and closed-ended items designed to assess their utilization and preferences for a variety of services. A total of 984 middle-aged adults diagnosed with Chronic Fatique Syndrome (CFS) from across North America returned the survey. During the past 12 months, many of these PWCs reported utilization of a primary care physician, gynecologist, CFS specialist, and self-help group to assist in their recovery from CFS. Most PWCs believed it was important to educate both health-care practitioners and the general public about CFS. In terms of their desire for specific recovery needs, factor analysis of responses indicated that these PWCs preferred self-help/social support services and general advocacy services in the treatment of their illness. The implications of these results for developing rehabilitation programs for PWCs are discussed.
ISSN:0163-2787
DOI:10.1177/016327879601900204