Table 7 Illness classification by referral and previous CFS diagnosis n (%)
From: A pilot registry of unexplained fatiguing illnesses and chronic fatigue syndrome
CFS | ISF | Exclusion condition | χ2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 37 | n = 18 | n = 49 | ||
Referral method | ||||
Provider | 24 (65) | 14 (78) | 20 (41) | 9.21* |
Support group | 13 (35) | 4 (22) | 29 (59) | |
Previous CFS Diagnosis a | ||||
Yes | 20 (56) | 10 (67) | 27 (56) | 7.25 |
No | 16 (44) | 5 (33) | 21 (44) |