A population-based study of the clinical course of chronic fatigue syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) presents a challenge for patients, health care providers, and health insurance groups because of its incapacitating nature, unknown cause, and poorly understood prognosis. We conducted a longitudinal population-based study to characterize the clinical course of CFS.

Methods

Sixty-five CFS subjects were identified from a random-digit-dialing survey of Wichita, Kansas residents and followed for up to 3 years. We evaluated changes in CFS classification (partial or total remission, alternative medical or psychiatric diagnoses), CFS case-defining criteria, wellness scores, hours of activities and sleep, and treatments used to reduce fatigue. Associations between risk factors and outcomes were determined by use of logistic regression and g

SUBMITTER: Nisenbaum R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC269990 | biostudies-literature | 2003 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature