Prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome-related symptoms among nurses.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an illness that is characterized by debilitating fatigue and a group of other related symptoms. Few epidemiological studies have been conducted, and none have focused on a nursing population. The present study is the first to assess the prevalence of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-related symptoms in a sample of nurses.

Attitudes toward mental illness prevention in routine pediatric practice.

Attitudes toward preventive mental health activities with high-risk children in clinical practice were surveyed in 316 pediatricians. Although generally positive attitudes were expressed regarding appropriateness and efficacy of such activities, uncertainty was expressed regarding the ethical issues and knowledge on which such activities rest. Pediatricians perceived serious barriers to preventive activities related to financial, educational, and time factors.

Blending research, service and cost-effectiveness in prevention: What helps and what hinders?

This study reports on a survey of concerns held by service providers and researchers about conducting research on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of mental health preventive interventions. There were 41 service providers from three midwestern states and 18 active prevention researchers from across the country. Both groups strongly supported the expenditure of resources on this type of collaboration.