Fatigue self-management strategies in cancer survivors: a systematic literature review

Abstract

ResumoResumen R E V I E W P A P E R Fatigue self-management strategies in cancer survivors: a systematic literature review Interpretation of results: Strategies related to physical exercise, energy conservation, cancer-related symptom management, self-efficacy perception, coping style, social networks and social support can contribute effectively to reduce and manage fatigue levels, and promote the management of the disease that triggers the adaptation to this new condition. Conclusion: Strategies related to physical exercise, disease-related symptom management, perceived self-efficacy, coping styles and social support are effective for self-managing fatigue in the survival phase.

Avaliação da fadiga e da qualidade de vida de pacientes com câncer colorretal em quimioterapia

“…O diagnóstico relacionado ao CCR promove alterações físicas, funcionais, socioeconômicas, cognitiva/psicológicas e espirituais devido aos sentimentos de medo, estresse, ansiedade e incertezas quanto ao futuro. Do mesmo modo, o tipo de tratamento realizado, como quimioterapia, cirurgia e radioterapia, associadas ou não, podem amplificar estes sentimentos, além de causar sintomatologias e acometer a Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde (QVRS) (3)(4) .…”

“…O tratamento quimioterápico ocasiona diversos efeitos colaterais devido a eliminação não especifica e irrestrita de células, que por sua vez, impactam negativamente na QVRS e nas atividades diárias dos pacientes (3)(4) .…”

“…Dentre os efeitos mais prevalentes na doença e seu tratamento, destaca-se a Fadiga Relacionada ao Câncer (FRC), como um dos sintomas mais prevalentes em todas as fases da doença, inclusive após o fim do tratamento e cura da malignidade (3) . Além disso, seus níveis tendem a oscilar de acordo com o protocolo e dias de infusão da quimioterapia, atingindo pico imediatamente após a administração do quimioterápico (7) .…”

Evaluation of fatigue and quality of life of colorectal cancer patients in chemotherapy

“…The CRC diagnosis generates physical, functional, socioeconomic, cognitive/psychological and spiritual changes due to feelings of fear, stress, anxiety and uncertainties about the future. Likewise, the type of treatment selected, such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy, associated or not, can maximize these feelings, in addition to causing symptoms and impacting the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) (3)(4) .…”

Walking as an intervention during chemotherapy: integrative review

“…The increase in the number of individuals diagnosed with cancer each year, due to the aging and growth of the population, as well improvements in survival rates, will lead to an increasing number of cancer survivors (Siegel et al, 2012). However, the course of cancer has changed from a diagnosis of anticipated death to a concept of chronic disease (Peixoto, Peixoto, Santos, & Pinto, 2016), which is associated with a sequence of aggressive treatments with significant side effects. Cancer patients can experience a large number of symptoms due to both treatment and progression of the disease, including fatigue, lack of energy, difficulty breathing, pain, anxiety, depression, and problems sleeping (Bennion & Molassiotis, 2013).…”