Tag Archives: Quality of life

Interdisciplinary group treatment may improve quality of life in CFS/ME

Posted on 07/29/2016 by wames

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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Impact of sleep quality and fatigue on quality of life in CFS

Posted on 05/26/2016 by wames

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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Factors determining fatigue in CFS

Posted on 05/15/2016 by wames

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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Treatment expectations influence the outcome

Posted on 04/15/2016 by wames

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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Effect on siblings of children with CFS/ME

Posted on 09/29/2015 by wames

Research abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a disabling condition known to have a negative impact on all aspects of a child’s life. However, little is understood about the impact of CFS/ME on siblings. A total of … Continue reading →

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Characteristics of CFS/ME sub-group who respond to Rintatolimod (Ampligen)

Posted on 09/29/2015 by wames

Research abstract: Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a debilitating disease of unknown pathogenesis consisting of  a variety of flu-like symptoms including severe fatigue. Initial analysis of the use of rintatolimod (Poly I: Poly C12U), a selective TLR3 agonist, … Continue reading →

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Poor quality of life in young people with ME/CFS

Posted on 09/16/2015 by wames

An ME Research UK article comments on the recent research in Norway into adolescents with CFS: For such a devastating illness, there is surprisingly little information in the scientific literature about patients’ experiences of living with ME/CFS day-to-day. The few … Continue reading →

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Chronic fatigue in MS improved by idebenone

Posted on 02/04/2015 by wames

Research abstract: Objective: The evaluation of the dynamics of asthenia, chronic fatigue syndrome, emotional disorders and quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and to explore the possibility of using idebenon (noben) in treatment of these impairments. Material … Continue reading →

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The role of illness acceptance and neuroticism in CFS on quality of life

Posted on 04/04/2014 by wames

Abstract OBJECTIVE Increasing the quality of life (QoL) of patients with chronic fatigue is challenging because recovery is seldom achieved. Therefore, it is important to identify processes that improve QoL. This study examined the extent of improvement related to cognitive … Continue reading →

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