Prevalence and Factors Associated With Cancer-Related Fatigue Among Children and Adolescents Undergoing Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The literature on fatigue in children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment is highly variable, creating uncertainties about its prevalence and identifying those at higher risk.

Objectives

The primary purpose was to describe the prevalence of fatigue among patients (< 21 years) undergoing cancer treatment across cancer types. Secondary outcomes included the prevalence of severe fatigue and factors associated with fatigue.

Methods

Systematic searches of MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were conducted from inception to May 22, 2023. Two reviewers independently identified relevant citations and extracted data. Pooled prevalence estimates were derived using an inverse variance, random-effects model. We

SUBMITTER: Oberoi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11632266 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature