作者
Christophe Luthy, Christine Cedraschi, Angela Pugliesi, Katie Di Silvestro, Beatrice Mugnier-Konrad, Elisabetta Rapiti, Anne-Francoise Allaz
发表日期
2011/3
期刊
Supportive Care in Cancer
卷号
19
页码范围
363-370
出版商
Springer-Verlag
简介
Purpose
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is frequently overlooked. Adherence to treatment guidelines may be related to the patient’s views about illness. This study aimed at exploring patients’ views about CRF and determining whether they are congruent with best practice treatments.
Methods
Data were collected in 160 consecutive patients hospitalized in a supportive care setting. Biological, clinical, and psychological variables were assessed using validated questionnaires. Patients were also asked to complete the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) and a questionnaire investigating their main symptoms and views about CRF and its management.
Results
Patients were mainly men (60%); median age was 66 years. Various cancer diagnoses were represented; 17.5% had primary local diseases, 40% local recurrences, and 42 …
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