Tag Archives: nursing care

Energy efficiency nursing: managing the effects of ME/CFS: webinar 30 Jan 2018

Posted on 01/15/2018 by wames

Webinar sponsored by Action for ME Tuesday 30 January 2018 @ 8pm Energy efficiency nursing: managing the effects of M.E./C.F.S This is a CPD Webinar for Healthcare Professionals and will be most useful to nurses working within primary care. It will … Continue reading →

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The ‘all in the mind’ myth of ME/CFS

Posted on 06/29/2016 by wames

Nursing in practice article, by Dr Keith Geraghty, 27 June 2016: The ‘all in the mind’ myth of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Health professionals should be made aware that ME/CFS is not a psychological illness and in order to improve … Continue reading →

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The misrepresentation of ME in nursing

Posted on 04/12/2016 by wames

Article abstract: Re :  Diagnosing and managing chronic fatigue syndrome, by D Roberts in Nursing in Practice 89 (2016) Every nurse has a duty to speak up about wrong practice, or the potential to do harm, I have grave concerns … Continue reading →

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The experiences of fatigue in CFS, ME, PIFS

Posted on 12/03/2015 by wames

Research article abstract: Background: Fatigue is a major problem among individuals with post-infectious fatigue syndrome (PIFS), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis. It is a complex phenomenon that varies across illnesses. From a nursing perspective, knowledge and … Continue reading →

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Nursing Standard article on ME/CFS

Posted on 03/18/2012 by wames

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a debilitating illness that affects many systems of the body, particularly the nervous and immune systems. The condition affects all age, racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. This article focuses on the … Continue reading →

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