Healthcare Utilization in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): Analysis of US Ambulatory Healthcare Data, 2000–2009

Healthcare Utilization in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): Analysis of US Ambulatory Healthcare Data, 2000–2009

Background: ME/CFS is a complex and disabling illness with substantial economic burden and functional impairment comparable to heart disease and multiple sclerosis. Many patients with ME/CFS do not receive appropriate healthcare, partially due to lack of diagnostic tests, and knowledge/attitudes/bel...

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Main Authors: Jaeyong Bae, Jin-Mann S. Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS)
co-morbidities
healthcare utilization
quality indicators of healthcare
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2019.00185/full

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