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The presence of overlapping quality of life symptoms in primary antibody deficiency (PAD) & CFS
The presence of overlapping quality of life symptoms in primary antibody deficiency (PAD) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), by Rhea A Bansal, Susan Tadros, Amolak S Bansal in Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology Vol 16, no: 21 (2020), March 30, … Continue reading
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Tagged Amolak S Bansal, immunoglobulin replacement therapy, PADS, primary antibody deficiency, QoL, Quality of life, Rhea A Bansal, Susan Tadros
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ME/CFS: significant negative impact of quality of life of both patients & family members
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): significant negative impact of Quality of Life of both patients and family members, by Esme Brittain During my 3rd year at Cardiff medical school, I conducted a 6-week research project looking at the impact … Continue reading
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Tagged Cardiff University, Esme Brittain, Family Reported Outcome Measures, FROM-16, QoL, Quality of life, WHOQoL-Bref26
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CFS & Quality of Life
Chronic fatigue syndrome and quality of life, by Deb Roberts in Patient Related Outcome Measures Vol 2018, #9, pp 253-262 [Published August 1, 2018] Article abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a challenging long-term condition (LTC) with complex … Continue reading
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Tagged Deb Roberts, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, PROMS, QoL, Quality of life, WHOQoL-Bref26
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Poor self-reported sleep quality & health-related quality of life in patients with CFS/ME
Research abstract: Poor self-reported sleep quality and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, by Jesús Castro‐Marrero, Maria C. Zaragoza, Sergio González‐Garcia, Luisa Aliste, Naia Sáez‐Francàs, Odile Romero, Alex Ferré Tomás Fernández de Sevilla, José Alegre in … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesús Castro-Marrero, José Alegre, Luisa Aliste, Maria Cleofé Zaragoza, Naia Sáez‐Francàs, Odile Romero, Quality of life, Sergio González‐Garcia, sleep disturbance, Tomás Fernández de Sevilla
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Low mood, poor quality of life & high symptom impact in adolescents attending a tertiary service for CFS/ME
Research abstract: Prevalence and correlates of low mood, poor quality of life and high symptom impact in adolescents attending a tertiary service for chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, by FK Neale, TY Segal, DS Hargreaves in Archives of Disease in Childhood Vol 103, Suppl … Continue reading
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Tagged adolecents, anxiety, children, depression, Dougal Hargreaves, Dr Terry Segal, FK Neale, mood disorders, Quality of life, teenagers
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Interdisciplinary group treatment may improve quality of life in CFS/ME
Research highlights: Interdisciplinary group treatment may improve quality of life in CFS/ME. Psychological Flexibility (PF) has applied utility in the treatment of CFS/ME. Changes in PF activity/occupational engagement suggest greatest benefit in CFS/ME. Research abstract: Objective: Psychological Flexibility (PF) is a … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, Interdisciplinary group treatment, psychological flexibility, QoL, Quality of life
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Impact of sleep quality and fatigue on quality of life in CFS
Research abstract: OBJECTIVES: To explore the interrelationship of different dimensions (fatigue, neuroticism, sleep quality, global mental and physical health) in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS: Patients meeting the Fukuda criteria of CFS filled out two independent fatigue scales (Fatigue … Continue reading
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Tagged chronic fatigue, CIS, Fatigue questionnaire, Patient reported experience measures, PREMS, Quality of life, sleep
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Factors determining fatigue in CFS
Research abstract: OBJECTIVES: To explore the interrelationship of different dimensions (fatigue, neuroticism, sleep quality, global mental and physical health) in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). METHODS Patients meeting the Fukuda criteria of CFS filled out two independent fatigue scales … Continue reading
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Tagged chronic fatigue, Quality of life, sleep dysfunction
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Treatment expectations influence the outcome
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: To improve the effectiveness of treatment in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome it is worthwhile studying factors influencing outcomes. The aims of this study were (1) to assess the association of expectancy and credibility on treatment outcomes, … Continue reading
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