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Cancer-related fatigue: A critical appraisal.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16460928     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This aim of this systematic review was to determine the prevalence and pattern of cancer-related fatigue (CRF), and identify factors associated with its development. Relevant literature was identified through an electronic database search using specified keywords. Included studies investigated CRF in adult cancer patients using a multidimensional fatigue measure. The methodological quality was assessed using six published standards. CRF is apparent both during and after anti-cancer therapy, however, the prevalence of CRF varied between studies. The variables associated with the development and persistence of CRF remain to be identified. Inconsistencies were evident in the pattern of CRF and its associated factors. This is likely to have arisen from the inherent difficulties in the measurement of a subjective sensation, further complicated by the myriad of outcome measures used. More methodologically sound research; assessing CRF from the commencement of therapy, considering all pertinent variables is needed.
Authors:
G Prue; J Rankin; J Allen; J Gracey; F Cramp
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review     Date:  2006-02-07
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)     Volume:  42     ISSN:  0959-8049     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur. J. Cancer     Publication Date:  2006 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-05-09     Completed Date:  2006-06-26     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9005373     Medline TA:  Eur J Cancer     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  846-63     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute, University of Ulster, Room 14J17, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland BT37 0QB, United Kingdom.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
Cross-Sectional Studies
Exercise
Fatigue / etiology*
Humans
Neoplasms / complications*
Risk Factors
Sleep Disorders / etiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antineoplastic Agents

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