2003
DOI: 10.1080/j003v17n02_04
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An Approach to Persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Based on the Model of Human Occupation: Part One, Impact on Occupational Performance and Participation

Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a prevalent and disabling condition that involves six or more months of unexplained fatigue severe enough to interfere with previous levels of occupational, educational, and/or social performance. The fatigue is accompanied by at least four of eight additional physical and cognitive symptoms (Fukuda et al., 1994). This paper conceptualizes the multiple factors that affect occupational adaptation in persons with CFS. The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) if used as a framework f… Show more

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“…Taylor et al, [9] state that ME/CFS symptoms can make it extremely difficult or impossible for the persons with this illness to perform activities of daily living. Therefore, maintaining daily routines and meeting role expectations can be significantly impaired in individuals with ME/CFS.…”
Section: Culturalmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Taylor et al, [9] state that ME/CFS symptoms can make it extremely difficult or impossible for the persons with this illness to perform activities of daily living. Therefore, maintaining daily routines and meeting role expectations can be significantly impaired in individuals with ME/CFS.…”
Section: Culturalmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Accessibility including lack of transportation to get to appointments, too short of appointments or difficulty getting timely appointments is physical constraints that have interfered individuals ability to utilize health care services [35]. In addition, environmental barriers in the person's environment may limit the individual with ME/CFS from engaging in occupation or making occupational adaptations [9]. Buildings and facilities that are designed for the able-bodied are barriers to accessing health-care for those who have limited ambulation.…”
Section: Physicalmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Assembly-line workers are noted for their high workload of monotonous tasks at a swift pace, which leads to occupational health risks, such as chronic fatigue 1 and sleep deprivation. 2,3 A low-quality lighting environment also affects the health of assembly-line workers.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%