Open AccessDiagnosis and Treatment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Author(s) -
M E Beth Smith,
Heidi D Nelson,
Elizabeth M Haney,
Miranda Pappas,
Monica Daeges,
Ngoc Wasson,
Marian McDonagh
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
evidence report/technology assessment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
pISSN - 1530-4396
DOI - 10.23970/ahrqepcerta219
Subject(s) - chronic fatigue syndrome , psycinfo , medline , medicine , observational study , generalizability theory , cochrane library , population , systematic review , alternative medicine , family medicine , psychiatry , psychology , pathology , developmental psychology , environmental health , political science , law
This systematic review summarizes research on methods of diagnosing myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and benefits and harms of multiple medical and nonmedical treatments. It identifies evidence gaps and limitations to inform future research.