| Chronic fatigue syndrome: traditional and community-based approaches to rehabilitation. | |
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PMID: 19777707 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a controversial condition defined by 6 months or more of unexplained fatigue, and at least four out of eight cognitive and physical symptoms. Over the past 2 decades, CFS has been the subject of significant debate regarding its definition, cause and recommended treatment. Because a cure for the syndrome has not yet been located, efforts to improve functioning and overall quality of life through rehabilitation represent the most practised form of treatment to date. However, controversy remains as to which approach to rehabilitation is most effective for individuals with CFS. Interventions which take place within real-world environments and utilise community-based organizations such as centres for independent living offer a newly explored means of support and rehabilitation. The present paper reviews a variety of approaches to rehabilitation for individuals with CFS, describing their applications with different types of patients, and providing critical commentary on the research methodologies used to evaluate them. Innovative community-based rehabilitation programmes and their outcomes are described as an alternative with some promise that may compliment more traditional approaches. |
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Authors:
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Renee R Taylor |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Review |
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Title: Health & social care in the community Volume: 12 ISSN: 0966-0410 ISO Abbreviation: Health Soc Care Community Publication Date: 2004 May |
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Created Date: 2009-09-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9306359 Medline TA: Health Soc Care Community Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 171-85 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA. rtaylor@uic.edu |
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