'It's like being a slave to your own body in a way': a qualitative study of adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome.
@article{Njlstad2018ItsLB,
title={'It's like being a slave to your own body in a way': a qualitative study of adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome.},
author={Berit Wider{\o}e Nj{\o}lstad and Anne Marit Mengshoel and Unni Sveen},
journal={Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy},
year={2018},
volume={26 7},
pages={
505-514
}
}BACKGROUND
Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a relatively common disabling illness in adolescents that may limit participation in daily life.
AIM
This study explored interactions between the illness experiences of adolescents with CFS/ME, their occupational lives and expectations for the future.
METHODS
Seven adolescents with CFS/ME were interviewed. The interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis.
RESULTS
Three themes were developed. 'Being ruled by an… CONTINUE READING