Psychosocial Nursing Diagnoses of Individuals With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis‐Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Descriptive Study

Nursing Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(5)

Published: April 30, 2025

ABSTRACT Aim To describe the prevalence of psychosocial nursing diagnostic labels and their relationship with sociodemographic characteristics in adults myalgic encephalomyelitis‐chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Design This is a cross‐sectional descriptive study. Methods Population: Adults ME/CFS. Inclusion criteria: Being 18 years age or older, having medical diagnosis ME/CFS being an active member patient association. Data collection took place between May July 2022 using online paper‐based ad hoc form that included clinical data. Psychosocial were obtained Questionnaire for Nursing Diagnosis (QPSND). In addition to analysis, relationships explored through multiple correspondence which was supplemented by hierarchical cluster analysis results latter. Results Forty‐eight participants completed form. Their mean 52.5 (SD = 6.81), 95.83% female, 70.83% had university education, 35.42% actively working. Sixty‐six percent some degree officially recognised disability, 16.67% dependency. The most prevalent Powerlessness (79.17%), Ineffective Coping (62.5%), Fear (62.5%). subsequent identified profiles individuals ME/CFS: one profile (cluster 3) greater involvement based on assigned, as well lower educational level higher symptom intensity. other two appear bring together mainly employed retired severity frequency symptoms, who are at risk developing human responses. Conclusions Participants have high labels, suggestive distress concomitant diagnoses allow subgroups affected be differentiated aligned differences characteristics. Implications Profession and/or Patient Care We believe this pioneering study identification Having people associated facilitates healthcare practice makes it possible anticipate recommended interventions. Impact What problem did address? aims ascertain It also identify more these problems. main findings? Individuals labels. Three Characteristics such level, intensity, fibromyalgia Sjögren's syndrome, ME/CFS, subgroup adverse profile. symptoms certain Where whom will research impact? may impact both management informing design care plans patients Reporting Method STROBE. Public Contribution Contributions from taken into consideration design, especially regarding sampling data procedures. presented publicly conferences attended health professionals members associations living

Language: Английский

Qualitative exploration of the lived experiences of loneliness in later life to inform technology development

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(1)

Published: Sept. 20, 2024

Loneliness is a negative emotional state which common in later life. The accumulative effects of loneliness have significant impact on the physical and mental health older adults. We aim to qualitatively explore experiences life identify relevant behaviours indicators will inform novel methods detection intervention.

Language: Английский