"it's a medical condition … you need to support as much as possible": a qualitative analysis of teachers' experiences of chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME).

ABSTRACT:

Background

An increasing number of children with complex health needs are being educated in mainstream classes. CFS/ME is a complex and disabling condition, and there is little guidance on how primary school teachers can support younger children with this condition. To improve care, it is important to understand what these children need in the school setting, and the barriers and facilitators to teachers providing this support. The aims for this qualitative study were to explore teachers' views about CFS/ME, their experiences of supporting a pupil with CFS/ME and their perspectives on the barriers and facilitators to providing support.

Methods

We recruited families from an NHS specialist paediatric CFS/ME service and families were eligible if the child was aged between 5 and

SUBMITTER: Brigden A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7780629 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature