Patients' perception of cancer-related fatigue: results of a survey to assess the impact on their everyday life.
Clin Transl Oncol
; 10(11): 753-7, 2008 Nov.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19015072
PURPOSE: Fatigue is a cancer-related symptom with great impact on patients' daily lives, but often not discussed with their oncologists. This survey explored functional and psychological fatigue impact among different cancer symptoms according to patient's perception (pp). METHODS: A cross-sectional, self-administered survey was conducted in 10 oncologist services throughout Spain. Demographical data and tumour diagnoses were collected. Fatigue impact on functional and social activities (Likert scale) and on emotional well-being (visual analogue scale) was measured. The pp of oncologist's response to fatigue report was recorded. RESULTS: 505 surveyed cancer patients were analysed (55.2% women, aged 58.8 years +/-11.7), 97.8% remembered experiencing fatigue during treatment. 27.1% did not discuss their fatigue with their oncologist. Fatigue affected patient's daily routine (> or = 50% of times) included self-care (58.26%), entertainment activities (69.8%), and relationships (71.4%). Fatigue was the most bothersome symptom of cancer. CONCLUSIONS: Cancer patients perceive fatigue as the symptom with highest impact on their daily living and that substantially affects their emotional and social areas.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pacientes
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Atividades Cotidianas
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Fadiga
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Transl Oncol
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha
País de publicação:
Itália