Managing CFS/ME in Adolescence
This session introduces the learner to the management of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) in young people. It examines the different interventions and strategies and when it is most appropriate to use these.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Recognise the principles of managing CFS/ME in young people
- Describe effective management techniques for treating CFS/ME in young people
- Identify how to apply different management strategies
- Identify what to include in a treatment package and when to refer for specialist help
Once a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) has been made, a comprehensive management plan should be devised with the young person and their family.
While management of CFS/ME has been controversial over past years, there is increasing consensus, and some evidence, that once treatable causes of symptoms have been excluded, management based on a rehabilitative model is helpful for most young people.
Before commencing this session you should:
- AH_13_003 Assessment and Diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Adolescence
Anna works as the Nurse Consultant in Adolescent Health at Great Ormond Street Hospital where she leads the Adolescent Health service. A major part of this work is delivering an outpatient multidisciplinary chronic fatigue service for children and young people. She has worked in adolescent medicine at Great Ormond Street Hospital for the past ten years, and with young people with CFS/ME for the past eight years. Anna has worked with transition issues for the past nine years and is a transition champion. Anna’s particular interests are chronic illness in adolescence, CFS/ME, family work and transition from paediatric/adolescent to adult care.
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