RT Journal Article
T1 Time course and predictors of persistent cancer‑related fatigue in long‑term breast cancer survivors: a prospective observational study
A1 Álvarez-Salvago, Francisco
A1 Jiménez-García, José Daniel
A1 Martínez-Amat, Antonio
A1 Hita-Contreras, Fidel
A1 Aibar-Almazán, Agustín
K1 Cáncer - Complicaciones y secuelas
K1 Enfermos de cáncer - Rehabilitación
K1 Dolor
K1 Salud
K1 Fatiga (Fisiología)
AB Purpose: The present study investigated whether the level of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) after finishingoncology treatment was related to higher levels of persistent CRF and its relationship with both functionaland psychological disturbances. Second, to identify potential predictors of persistent CRF.Methods: Eighty BC survivors were classified into non-fatigued (≤3.9) or fatigued (≥4), according totheir Piper Fatigue Scale total score after finishing oncology treatment. Time course of fatigue and theimpact on its domains, pain, mood state, perceived physical fitness, the level of physical activity andquality of life were assessed at ≥5 years.Results: Women classified as fatigued after finishing oncology treatment, had not only a higherprevalence of persistent CRF (41.2%) at the reassessment, but also greater levels of pain (P=.006 to .048)and mood disturbances (P=.007 to .015), and lower levels of physical fitness condition (P=.002 to .039)and quality of life (P<.001 to <.05) over time. Regression analyses revealed that “sadness/depression”,“global health status”, “physical activity level”, and “type of treatment” were significant predictors ofpersistent CRF (r2=.692).Conclusion: Higher levels of CRF implied greater levels of persistent CRF and a lower functional andpsychological profile over time. 69.2% of the variability of persistent CRF was explained.
PB Springer
YR 2022
FD 2022-12-03
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/41434
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/41434
LA spa
NO Álvarez-Salvago, F., Jiménez-García, J. D., Martínez-Amat, A., Hita-Contreras, F., & Aibar-Almazán, A. (2023). Time course and predictors of persistent cancer-related fatigue in long-term breast cancer survivors: a prospective observational study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(351).
NO https://openpolicyfinder.jisc.ac.uk/id/publication/8241?from=single_hit
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 21 ene 2026