Fatigue Predicts Future Reduced Social Participation, not Reduced Physical Function or Quality of Life in People with Systemic Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although fatigue is one of the most problematic symptoms for people with systemic sclerosis, little is known about how fatigue impacts daily life over time. Such information is important when developing fatigue management interventions. This study was conducted to examine 1) if fatigue severity predicted outcomes of worse functioning (social participation, physical function), and quality of life and 2) if level of self-efficacy moderated significant relationships between fatigue and these outcomes.

Methods

Data were utilized from a clinical trial in which an online self-management intervention was tested (N = 267). Fatigue, social participation, and physical function were assessed by PROMIS measures. Quality of life was assessed by the EuroQol 5-domain instrument (

SUBMITTER: Murphy SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8320783 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature