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Table 1 Themes and sub-themes

From: Adult patients’ experiences of NHS specialist services for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME): a qualitative study in England

Theme

Sub-theme

Journey to specialist service

Time taken for referral

Role of GPs

Diagnosis and validation

Things that help or hinder treatment

Personal responses

Acceptance

Service access and flexibility

Support systems

Mutual support

Professional support

Post-discharge support