Perspectives of Family Medicine Physicians and Licensed Acupuncture Clinicians on Caring for Persons With Unexplained Chronic Fatigue

Complementary Health Practice Review Pub Date : 2007-10-01 DOI:10.1177/1533210107306842

J. Daly, A. Hartz

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Unexplained chronic fatigue (UCF) is a poorly understood condition with little known about its etiology and treatment. A wide range of health care providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and complementary and alternative medical practitioners, offer services for persons with UCF. This study explored perspectives of family medicine physicians and licensed acupuncture clinicians with experience in treating patients with UCF, regarding their treatment regimens and perceived success at improving their patients' energy and coping with symptoms. A sample of 141 family medicine physicians and licensed acupuncturists was surveyed via a questionnaire; 48 returned the completed questionnaire. Clinicians reported treating from 3 to 375 patients with UCF. Family physicians provided more conventional methods, and licensed acupuncturists provided alternative treatments. The reported success of the licensed acupuncturists at improving energy and stamina and helping patients cope with fatigue was significantly higher than that of the family physicians. Implications for future research are discussed.

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家庭医学医师和执业针灸医师对不明原因慢性疲劳患者护理的看法

不明原因慢性疲劳(UCF)是一种鲜为人知的疾病，其病因和治疗方法知之甚少。范围广泛的保健提供者，包括医生、执业护士、补充和替代医疗从业人员，为UCF患者提供服务。本研究探讨了家庭医学医生和具有治疗UCF患者经验的持证针灸临床医生的观点，关于他们的治疗方案和在改善患者能量和应对症状方面的感知成功。对141名家庭医生和执业针灸师进行问卷调查;48人退回了填好的问卷。临床医生报告治疗了3至375例UCF患者。家庭医生提供更传统的方法，有执照的针灸师提供替代疗法。据报道，持证针灸师在改善精力和耐力以及帮助患者应对疲劳方面的成功率明显高于家庭医生。讨论了对未来研究的启示。

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