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Pilkington, K, Ridge, DT, Igwesi-Chidobe, CN, Chew-Graham, CA, Little, P, Babatunde, OO, Corp, N, McDermott, C and Cheshire, A (2020) A relational analysis of an invisible illness: A meta-ethnography of people with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and their support needs. Social Science and Medicine, 265. 113369 - ?. ISSN 1873-5347
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Abstract
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is indicated by prolonged, medically unexplained fatigue (amongst other symptoms), not alleviated by rest, and causing substantial disability. There are limited treatments on offer, which may not be effective and/or acceptable for all people, and treatment views are polarised. We, thus, aimed to take a step back from this debate, to explore more broadly preferences for formal and informal support among people with CFS/ME. We used a meta-ethnography approach to examine the substantial qualitative literature available. Using the process outlined by Noblit and Hare, and guided by patient involvement throughout, 47 studies were analysed. Our synthesis suggested that to understand people with CFS/ME (such as their invisibility, loss of self, and fraught clinical encounters), it was useful to shift focus to a 'relational goods' framework. Emotions and tensions encountered in CFS/ME care and support only emerge via 'sui generis' real life interactions, influenced by how social networks and health consultations unfold, as well as structures like disability support. This relational paradigm reveals the hidden forces at work producing the specific problems of CFS/ME, and offers a 'no blame' framework going forward.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | The final version of this accepted article and any extra information related to it can be found online at; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953620305888?via%3Dihub |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | Chronic; Chronic fatigue syndrome; Exhaustion; Fatigue; Meta-ethnography: Qualitative; Myalgic encephalomyelitis; Relational goods; Social support; Systematic reviews; Users' experiences; Well-being. |
Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R735 Medical education. Medical schools. Research R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC925 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system |
Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Primary, Community and Social Care |
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Depositing User: | Symplectic |
Date Deposited: | 30 Oct 2020 11:40 |
Last Modified: | 16 Sep 2021 01:30 |
URI: | https://eprints.keele.ac.uk/id/eprint/8852 |