Terman Julia M, Cotler Joseph, Jason Leonard A
DePaul University, Chicago, USA.
Community Psychol Glob Perspect. 2019;5(2):19-29.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are controversial chronic illnesses with a myriad of debilitating symptoms. This study aimed to explore physician referrals to psychiatrists or psychologists, perceived stigma, and estrangement for patients with ME and CFS. Findings indicate that patients who have been referred to psychiatrists are likely to perceive illness stigma and feel estranged from others due to their illness. These relationships are moderated by the country of residence, the United States and the United Kingdom. The implications of physician referrals for people with ME and CFS are discussed.
肌痛性脑脊髓炎（ME）和慢性疲劳综合征（CFS）是存在争议的慢性疾病，伴有众多使人衰弱的症状。本研究旨在探讨医生将患者转介给精神科医生或心理学家的情况、感知到的耻辱感以及ME和CFS患者的疏离感。研究结果表明，被转介给精神科医生的患者可能会感知到疾病耻辱感，并因自身疾病而感到与他人疏离。这些关系受到居住国（美国和英国）的调节。本文讨论了医生转介对ME和CFS患者的影响。
