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Background <p>Many of those affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have significant care needs. However, post-exertional malaise, the defining feature of ME/CFS, means that even minor physical, orthostatic, cognitive, or sensory stressors can trigger a&#xa0;disproportionate worsening of health status, condition and symptoms. This results in specific requirements and significant challenges in home care. Nursing care is still provided predominantly by family caregivers, who frequently lack adequate assistance and support. At the same time, there are significant gaps in knowledge, care infrastructure, and professional guidance for the nursing and healthcare professionals, as well as physicians, involved in providing care.</p> Objective <p>The objective of this guide is to structure care measures in a&#xa0;way that prevents overexertion and promotes stability.</p> Methods <p>The guide is based on a&#xa0;compilation of practice-oriented measures that have proven effective from the perspective of those affected and family caregivers. These were professionally categorized and further developed by experts in nursing science, physical therapy, general practice and public health.</p> Results <p>The guide describes how to adjust key dimensions of care — from nutrition and personal hygiene to communication and managing emotional stress — to disease-specific exertion thresholds. Additionally, requirements for the caregiving relationship and the planning of home visits are outlined and the possibilities of palliative care principles are discussed.</p>

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Transdisziplinäres Expert:innen-Statement: Pflegeleitfaden für Menschen mit schwerem ME/CFS in der häuslichen Versorgung

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年6月1日

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  • Joachim Hermisson,
  • Claudia Schreiner,
  • Stefanie Weichselbaumer,
  • Marlene Werner,
  • Verena Hackl,
  • Jacob Roth,
  • Sandra Leiss,
  • Anna Christina Maukner,
  • Silvia Wojczewski,
  • Astrid Hainzl,
  • Sabine Hermisson,
  • Kevin Thonhofer,
  • Sabine Pleschberger,
  • Kathryn Hoffmann

摘要

Background

Many of those affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have significant care needs. However, post-exertional malaise, the defining feature of ME/CFS, means that even minor physical, orthostatic, cognitive, or sensory stressors can trigger a disproportionate worsening of health status, condition and symptoms. This results in specific requirements and significant challenges in home care. Nursing care is still provided predominantly by family caregivers, who frequently lack adequate assistance and support. At the same time, there are significant gaps in knowledge, care infrastructure, and professional guidance for the nursing and healthcare professionals, as well as physicians, involved in providing care.

Objective

The objective of this guide is to structure care measures in a way that prevents overexertion and promotes stability.

Methods

The guide is based on a compilation of practice-oriented measures that have proven effective from the perspective of those affected and family caregivers. These were professionally categorized and further developed by experts in nursing science, physical therapy, general practice and public health.

Results

The guide describes how to adjust key dimensions of care — from nutrition and personal hygiene to communication and managing emotional stress — to disease-specific exertion thresholds. Additionally, requirements for the caregiving relationship and the planning of home visits are outlined and the possibilities of palliative care principles are discussed.