The cancer patients' perspective on feasibility of using a fatigue diary and the benefits on self-management: results from a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate the patients' perspective on feasibility of using a fatigue diary and its benefits on self-management.

Methods

This longitudinal study enrolled 50 cancer patients in routine care. Following baseline (t0) assessment, patients were asked to complete a 7-day fatigue diary and subsequently obtained written diary evaluation. Feasibility, benefits, and fatigue-related attitudes were assessed via self-report 1 (t1) and 4 months (t2) after distributing the diary. Data were analyzed descriptively and using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests.

Results

Most patients (94%) completed the diary for 7 days and rated feasibility as high. After diary completion and receiving the evaluation, fewer patients felt helpless in the face of fatigue (t1: 21% vs. t0: 53%). Additiona

SUBMITTER: Milzer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9559147 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature