ReviewPsycho-oncology2020
Experiencing and responding to chronic cancer-related fatigue: A meta-ethnography of qualitative research.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for fatigue in adults with long-term conditions: a synopsis of the EIFFEL mixed-methods evidence synthesis.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2026Pooled it
- Exercise to Manage Fatigue During and After Chemotherapy in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Oncology nursing forum · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of exercise interventions in the management of cancer-related fatigue: a systematic review of systematic reviews.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- A review of the content and psychometric properties of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) measures used to assess fatigue in intervention studies.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Comparison Between Patients Treated With Curative Intent and Patients With Advanced Cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2025Trial
- What web-based intervention for chronic cancer-related fatigue works best for whom? Explorative moderation analyses of a randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Trial
- "Such a different type of tiredness": people with brain tumour, their caregivers', and healthcare professionals' qualitative perceptions of cancer-related fatigue.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Fatigue, physical and daily activity, and self-perceived work ability in cancer survivors: a long-term follow-up study with a matched non-cancer reference group.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Adopting a couples' approach to treating chronic cancer-related fatigue: a single-arm pilot trial of a web-based cognitive therapy for couples.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- A mixed-methods study of how cancer-related fatigue affects occupational participation and engagement, and is managed in daily life.The British journal of occupational therapy · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for fatigue in long term conditions: systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMJ medicine · 2026Article
- Profoundly Depleted: Qualitative Study of Persistent Fatigue Following Hematopoietic Cell Transplant.Journal of pain and symptom management · 2025Article
- Effects of a Multidisciplinary Intervention on Fatigue in Lymphoma Survivors With Chronic Fatigue: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (REFUEL).JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Toward a better understanding of the uptake of interventions for cancer-related fatigue: the perspective of healthcare providers, patients, and partners.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- The Impact of Chemotherapy and Body Mass Index on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Colon Cancer Patients: A PROFILES-Registry Study.Cancer medicine · 2025Article
- A protocol for a feasibility study of Cognitive Bias Modification training (IVY) countering fatigue in people with breast cancer.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2024Article
- Concentration, motivation, activity, and subjective fatigue in patients with single-sided deafness.The Journal of laryngology and otology · 2024Article
- Resilience in the Face of Cancer: On the Importance of Defining and Studying Resilience as a Dynamic Process of Adaptation.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Article
- The definitions, assessment, and dimensions of cancer-related fatigue: A scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Face and content validity of a holistic assessment questionnaire to assess cancer-related fatigue after breast cancer.Fatigue : biomedicine, health & behavior · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveOne of the most prevalent and disrupting symptoms experienced by cancer patients is chronic cancer-related fatigue (CCRF). A better understanding of the chronic nature of CCRF can provide valuable insights for theory and practice. The purpose of this meta-ethnography was to derive an overarching interpretative narrative on patients' experiences and responses to CCRF.
methodsWe conducted a comprehensive systematic literature search in five databases (05-03-2018). In addition, papers from reference lists were retrieved. Two researchers independently screened the papers for eligibility and appraised quality (CASP-criteria). We followed the seven phases of meta-ethnography to extract, translate, and synthesise first-order constructs (ie, patients' views) and second-order constructs (ie, authors' views) from the selected studies into third-order constructs (ie, new interpretations).
resultsOf the 1178 collected articles, 16 articles were included. Through synthesis, a new figure of six interrelated third-order constructs was developed: (1) embodied experience entails the dominating presence of the body; (2) (mis)recognition includes lack of recognition of CCRF by patients, relatives, and health providers; (3) small horizon describes a resultant narrowed world; (4) role change encompasses adopting other life roles; (5) loss of self refers to the impact on one's identity; and (6) regaining one's footing describes the struggle against CCRF, adaptation to CCRF and finally acceptance of a "new normal with CCRF."
conclusionA new embodiment figure of CCRF with social (eg, (mis)recognition), spatial (eg, small horizon) and temporal dimensions (eg, regaining one's footing) was developed. This figure can help professionals to recognise CCRF, inform patients, and personalise treatment.
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