Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome as recognized by GPs

Background. Prevalence studies on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are rare. Because of the similarity in symptoms, the prevalence of Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (PFS) was investigated at the same time. Objectives. To determine the prevalence of CFS and PFS as recognized by GPs in The Netherlands an...

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Published in:Family practice 1999-12, Vol.16 (6), p.602-604
Main Authors: Bazelmans, E, Vercoulen, JHMM, Swanink, CMA, Fennis, JFM, Galama, JMD, van Weel, C, van der Meer, JWM, Bleijenberg, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age Distribution
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Family Practice - methods
Family Practice - statistics & numerical data
Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic - diagnosis
Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic - epidemiology
Female
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia - diagnosis
Fibromyalgia - epidemiology
General practice
GPs
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Netherlands - epidemiology
Prevalence
Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Risk Factors
Sex Distribution
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Background. Prevalence studies on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are rare. Because of the similarity in symptoms, the prevalence of Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (PFS) was investigated at the same time. Objectives. To determine the prevalence of CFS and PFS as recognized by GPs in The Netherlands and to inform them of the existence of CFS. Methods. A postal questionnaire was sent to all GPs. Results. The questionnaire was returned by 60% of the GPs. Seventy-three per cent reported one or more CFS patients and 83% one or more PFS patients in their practice. Conclusion. The estimated prevalence of CFS as recognized by GPs of 112 (PFS 157) patients per 100,000 is a minimum estimate.
ISSN:0263-2136
1460-2229
1460-2229
DOI:10.1093/fampra/16.6.602