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Rebecca Jelbert1, Jacqui Stedmon, Alison Stephens
1University of Plymouth, UK. beckyjelbert@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract:
The aim of this study is to provide a qualitative perspective of adolescents' experiences of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Five adolescents who were considered to have recovered from CFS participated in semistructured interviews regarding their experience. The transcripts were then analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Five main themes were identified to represent common shared experiences across participants.These related to seeking understanding around the illness, experiences of loss, perceived influences on the illness, difficult emotional experiences, and adolescents' status post recovery. While significant efforts are being made to increase knowledge and understanding of CFS within the child and adolescent population there is still much to be learned, as is evident from this direct account of adolescents' experiences. We identify implications for clinical practice and suggestions for future research in light of listening to the adolescents' stories.
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