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ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2022

Correlates of Cancer-Related Fatigue among Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy Based on the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms.

Song Wang, Ning Jiang, Yuanyuan Song, Lihua Ma, Ying Niu, Jing Song, Xiaolian Jiang

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Article in Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Symptom clusters in colorectal cancer: a systematic review of assessment tools, statistical methods, and symptom patterns.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  3. The relationship between the latent profiles of cancer-related fatigue characteristics and exercise adherence in colorectal cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  4. Current status and influencing factors of cancer-related fatigue in gastric cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: A cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  6. Correlates of cancer-related fatigue in colorectal cancer patients at the time of diagnosis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  9. Relationships Among Physical Activity, Sleep, and Cancer-related Fatigue: Results From the International ColoCare Study.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Song WangWest China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0788-7567
Ning JiangWest China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Yuanyuan SongDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Lihua MaDepartment of Endocrinology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730013, China.
Ying NiuSchool of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang 453003, China.
Jing SongSchool of Stomatology, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233030, China.
Xiaolian JiangWest China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9251-5989
Sichuan University · CNBengbu Medical College · CNFirst Hospital of Lanzhou University · CNXinxiang Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common and burdensome symptom in cancer patients that is influenced by multiple factors. Identifying factors associated with CRF may help in developing tailored interventions for fatigue management. This study aimed to examine the correlates of CRF among colorectal cancer patients undergoing postoperative adjuvant therapy based on the theory of unpleasant symptoms.

methodsA cross-sectional study was implemented, and finally, a sample of 363 participants from one tertiary general hospital and one tertiary cancer hospital was purposively recruited. Data were collected using the general information questionnaire, cancer fatigue scale, the distress disclosure index, Herth hope index, and perceived social support scale. Univariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were performed to determine the correlates of CRF.

resultsThe mean score of CRF among colorectal cancer patients was 21.61 (SD = 6.16, 95% CI 20.98-22.25), and the fatigue degree rating was "moderate". The multiple linear regression model revealed that 49.1% of the variance in CRF was explained by hope, sleep disorder, internal family support, self-disclosure, pain, and time since operation.

conclusionsOur study identified several significant, modifiable factors (self-disclosure, hope, internal family support, pain, and sleep disorder) associated with CRF. Understanding these correlates and developing targeted psychosocial interventions may be associated with the improvement of CRF in patients with colorectal cancer.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsPainCombined Modality TherapyCross-Sectional StudiesFatigueHumansadjuvant therapycancer-related fatiguecolorectal cancerhopepsycho-oncologyself-disclosuresocial supportsymptom management

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