A multidimensional examination of correlates of fatigue during radiotherapy

Cancer
Amanda PurcellTerry Haines

Abstract

Cancer-related fatigue can be measured as both a unidimensional and a multidimensional construct. Unidimensional fatigue and its symptom correlates have undergone some previous investigation; however, minimal research has considered the differential effect of correlates on individual dimensions of fatigue. The objective of the current study was to investigate cancer-related fatigue in a radiotherapy sample using a multidimensional conceptualization to determine whether correlates of fatigue are consistent across all dimensions or whether each fatigue dimension has its own unique pattern of correlates. The study used a prospective cohort design with data collected from radiotherapy patients at 3 time points; before, after, and 6 weeks after radiotherapy treatment. A total of 210 participants were enrolled in the study. Results indicated the following relations. Increased general fatigue was found to be associated with lower performance status, being in a de facto relationship, depression, having treatment to the brain, and reduced vigorous physical activity. Increased physical fatigue was associated with lower performance status, depression, reduced physical activity, reduced productive hours, and nausea. Higher levels of reduce...Continue Reading

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