Crowhurst, Greg · Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) · 2005 · DOI
This article helps nurses better understand ME/CFS, a serious condition that is often misunderstood by healthcare providers. The author describes the main symptoms people experience and discusses how healthcare services can support patients. The article emphasizes that ME/CFS is a real physical illness that needs more research to help doctors and nurses care for people with it properly.
This editorial is important because it addresses a significant gap in healthcare professional understanding of ME/CFS, which directly impacts the quality of care patients receive. By raising awareness among nurses about the serious physical nature of the condition, it advocates for better recognition and support within healthcare systems.
As an editorial rather than a research study, this article does not present original empirical data, clinical trials, or evidence of treatment efficacy. It cannot prove the effectiveness of any specific intervention or demonstrate causal relationships between symptoms and underlying pathophysiology.
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Primary citation
Crowhurst, Greg (2005). Supporting people with severe myalgic encephalomyelitis.. Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987). https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2005.02.19.21.38.c3796
BibTeX
@article{mecfsatlas-crowhurst-2005-supporting-people,
author = {Crowhurst, Greg},
title = {Supporting people with severe myalgic encephalomyelitis.},
journal = {Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)},
year = {2005},
doi = {10.7748/ns2005.02.19.21.38.c3796},
note = {PubMed: 15727017},
url = {https://www.mecfsatlas.com/evidence/crowhurst-2005-supporting-people},
}Atlas snapshot reference
ME/CFS Atlas. Generator v1 / Scanner v1.4 / policy v0.1. Accessed 2026-05-30. https://www.mecfsatlas.com/evidence/crowhurst-2005-supporting-people
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