| A qualitative exploration of adolescents' experiences of chronic fatigue syndrome. | |
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PMID: 20179018 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The aim of this study is to provide a qualitative perspective of adolescents' experiences of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Five adolescents who were considered to have recovered from CFS participated in semistructured interviews regarding their experience. The transcripts were then analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Five main themes were identified to represent common shared experiences across participants.These related to seeking understanding around the illness, experiences of loss, perceived influences on the illness, difficult emotional experiences, and adolescents' status post recovery. While significant efforts are being made to increase knowledge and understanding of CFS within the child and adolescent population there is still much to be learned, as is evident from this direct account of adolescents' experiences. We identify implications for clinical practice and suggestions for future research in light of listening to the adolescents' stories. |
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Authors:
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Rebecca Jelbert; Jacqui Stedmon; Alison Stephens |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-02-23 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical child psychology and psychiatry Volume: 15 ISSN: 1461-7021 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-12 Completed Date: 2010-06-28 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9604507 Medline TA: Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 267-83 Citation Subset: IM |
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University of Plymouth, UK. beckyjelbert@yahoo.co.uk |
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Adaptation, Psychological* Adolescent Emotions Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / psychology* Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Interviews as Topic Male Peer Group Qualitative Research Social Support* |
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