Tag Archives: DSQ

Autonomic function in ME & CFS: comparing self-report & objective measures

Posted on 06/03/2019 by wames

Autonomic dysfunction in myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome: comparing self-report and objective measures, by Jane Kemp, Madison Sunnquist, Leonard A Jason, Julia L Newton in Clin Auton Res [Preprint 21 May 2019]   Letter extracts: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and … Continue reading →

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Comparing the DePaul Symptom Questionnaire with doctors’assessments

Posted on 01/26/2016 by wames

Research abstract: Background: Diagnostic assessment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is largely based on a two part process; screening patients who might meet criteria and following up this assessment with physicians’ clinical evaluation of a range … Continue reading →

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Differences found in CFS experience in UK & USA

Posted on 05/22/2015 by wames

Research abstract: Few studies have compared symptomatology and functional differences experienced by patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) across cultures. The current study compared patients with CFS from the United States (US) to those from the United Kingdom (UK) across … Continue reading →

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Useful symptom questionnaire to aid ME diagnosis

Posted on 01/28/2015 by wames

 Research abstract Background: The DePaul Symptom Questionnaire (DSQ) was developed to provide a structured approach for collecting standardized symptomatology and health history information to allow researchers and clinicians to determine whether a patient meets the diagnostic criteria for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic … Continue reading →

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DSQ is valid tool for assessing symptoms in ME/CFS

Posted on 07/30/2014 by wames

Abstract Background: The diagnosis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is complex and largely based on self-reported symptom profiles. The field lacks consensus for a singular case definition and heterogeneous samples make comparability across studies difficult. Purpose: The present study … Continue reading →

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