1) ≥ 18 years. | |
2) Able to speak, read, and write Dutch. | |
3) Able to use a computer and have access to Internet. | |
4) CFS diagnosis according to the CDC consensus criteria: | [1, 2] |
5) Severe fatigue is assessed with the subscale fatigue severity of the Checklist Individual Strength (CIS). Severe fatigue is operationalized as scoring ≥ 35. | [23] |
6) Disabilities; Disability is assessed with the total score of the Sickness Impact Profile (SIP8). Severe disability is operationalized as a total score ≥ 700 on the SIP8. | [27, 41] |
7) Given written informed consent. | |
Exclusion criteria | |
1) Engaged in a legal procedure concerning disability-related financial benefits. | |
2) Participating in other CFS research. |