Background In the context of the volume of mixed-and multi-methods studies in health
services research, the present study sought to develop an appraisal tool to determine the …

Long-term exposure to adverse life events that provoke acute or chronic psychological
stress (hereinafter “stress”) can negatively affect physical health and even increase …

There is a striking lack of systematic knowledge regarding the symptom burden, capacity for
activities of daily living, and supportive measures for the most severely ill ME/CFS patients …

ABSTRACT Purpose Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a chronic neurological illness also
known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Key symptoms are extreme fatigue, post …

Introduction Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a chronic neurological illness affecting many
bodily systems, commonly the nervous and immune systems. Also known as chronic fatigue …

Myalgic encephalopathy/chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating condition and many
people rely heavily on family carers. This study explored the caring experiences of seven …

Sexual health difficulties have been associated with frequent effects of various chronic
conditions and their symptoms, including fatigue. How these difficulties can be influenced by …

Aim: The general aim of this thesis is to explore participation in the everyday life of persons
with RA over a decade, and in relation to this investigate the influence of significant others …

People with ME/CFS are underserved by health and social care services and commonly
report difficulties in accessing care. This starts at the beginning of the person's journey with …

Objectives The debilitating nature of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
(ME/CFS) means that family members often take on a caring role. This study compared the …