Measurement of fatigue in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and in asthma

Small, Sandra P.; Lamb, Marianne

doi:10.1016/s0020-7489(99)00066-8

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“…One of the most significant findings of the review is the close link between exertion or activity levels and fatigue experiences. High levels of exertion and activity have been cited as major antecedents of fatigue (Potempa et al, 1986;Tiesinga et al, 1999;Shen et al, 2006); additionally, reduced activity levels have been found to be a consequence of fatigue (Ream & Richardson, 1996;Small & Lamb, 2000;Shen et al, 2006). Thus a dip in activity levels may be an indicator as well the effect of fatigue.…”

Section: Identifying Fatigue In the Context Of Social Network Usementioning

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Antecedents and effects of social network fatigue

Ravindran

Chua

Lian

2014

Asso for Info Science & Tech

214

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Guided by literature on "fatigue" from within the domains of clinical and occupational studies, the present article seeks to define the phenomenon termed social network fatigue in the context of one of the popular uses of social networks, namely, to stay socially connected. This is achieved through an identification of the antecedents and effects of experiences that contribute to negative emotions or to a reduction in interest in using social networks with the help of a mixed-methods study. Five generic antecedents and varying effects of these antecedents on individual user activities have been identified. Fatigue experiences could result from social dynamics or social interactions of the members of the community, content made available on social networks, unwanted changes to the platform that hosts the network, self-detected immersive tendencies of the users themselves, or a natural maturing of the life cycle of the community to which the user belongs. The intensity of the fatigue experience varies along a continuum ranging from a mild or transient experience to a more severe experience, which may eventually result in the user's decision to quit the environment that causes stress. Thus, users were found to take short rest breaks from the environment, moderate their activities downward, or suspend their social network activities altogether as a result of fatigue experiences.

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Section: Identifying Fatigue In the Context Of Social Network Usementioning

confidence: 99%

Antecedents and effects of social network fatigue

Ravindran

Chua

Lian

2014

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226

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“…30,31 Additionally, the severity of COPD was recorded using the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) classification. Balance with the one-leg stance test, [32][33][34] functional capacity with the 2-min step in place, [35][36][37] and fatigue with the Piper fatigue scale [38][39][40] were also assessed due to the association of these measurements with frailty.…”

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Physical Activity as a Predictor of Absence of Frailty in Subjects With Stable COPD and COPD Exacerbation

et al. 2015

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BACKGROUND: Frailty is a key issue in the care of elderly patients. Patients with COPD are more likely to be frail, with a prevalence of 57.8%. Frailty is associated with a low level of physical activity. The aim of this study was to analyze the predictive power and identify the cutoffs of physical activity in their different domains (household, leisure time, and sport) for the absence of frailty in subjects with COPD exacerbation and stable COPD. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The participants underwent an individual interview, including sociodemographic and clinical aspects. The total physical activity and its domains were assessed by the modified Baecke questionnaire, and frailty was measured according to the modified version of Fried. A total of 212 subjects with COPD (104 stable and 108 with COPD exacerbation) were enrolled, along with 100 healthy subjects. RESULTS: The prevalence of frailty was higher in subjects with COPD compared with the control group. An activity level of 3.54 for COPD exacerbation, 3.88 for stable COPD, and 3.50 for healthy subjects assessed using the Baecke questionnaire were recommended as the cutoff points for frailty. Sensitivity and specificity values were 0.95 and 0.807; 0.95 and 0.815; and 0.95 and 0.947, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Physical activity level can predict the absence or presence of frailty in subjects with stable and exacerbated COPD.

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“…The experience of fatigue is rated on a Lickert scale. There have been reported diffi culties for older patients to assess their fatigue with visual analogue scales (VAS) (Small & Lamb, 2000). The instrument consisted of few items.…”

Section: Multidimensional Fatigue Inventorymentioning

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Fatigue is a Prevalent and Severe Symptom Associated with Uncertainty and Sense of Coherence in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Falk

Swedberg

Gaston‐Johansson

et al. 2007

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

100

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Although fatigue is a prevalent and distressing symptom in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), it is an underestimated problem in the care of patients, and consequently, insuffi ciently investigated. The primary aim of this thesis was, therefore, to advance the knowledge from the patients' perspective by describing characteristics of the fatigue experience and its consequences in daily life in patients with CHF. A secondary aim was to investigate the relationships between fatigue and selected physiological and psychological factors associated with fatigue. Both quantitative and qualitative methods have been used and three samples of patients have been interviewed on different occasions. In two of the quantitative studies 93 patients, and in another study 112 patients, consecutively included, were interviewed at the hospital. Fifteen patients were included in the qualitative study. These 15 participants were enrolled when they visited an outpatient clinic and most of them were interviewed in their homes. These interviews were supplemented with the content of an Internet discussion with persons living with CHF.The results of the studies indicated that fatigue embraces the individual's body, emotions and cognitive abilities, forcing the person to physical restrictions that, in turn, perpetuate emotional discomfort. However, the physical sensation of fatigue followed by functional limitations seemed to be the most prevalent and distressing experience in patients with CHF. The patients described fatigue as lacking strength, which was associated in connection with physical efforts and lacking energy, viewed as an annoying sensation after both mental and physical strain. Another dimension of fatigue was described as being sleepy, often with a rapid and unforeseen onset. Consequences of fatigue, such as refraining from daily chores, denying oneself opportunities for rejoice and social isolation, further exaggerated the experience of fatigue. Restorative activities that engaged, absorbed or distracted the patients counteracted these negative consequences. Depressed mood was related to those fatigue dimensions that compromised functional ability and motivation to start any activities, whereas anxiety was associated with cognitive impairment. Feelings of uncertainty were related to physical tiredness, possibly infl icted by limitations in performing activities. Symptom distress that was caused by a number of reported symptoms other than fatigue had a diminutive infl uence on fatigue and separate symptoms that were associated with fatigue were, with the exception of breathlessness, not the fi rst and most pressing symptom reported by the patients. Anemic patients reported more fatigue compared with non-anemic patients and functional status, according to the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classifi cation criteria, was associated with those fatigue dimensions that encompassed physical tiredness and reduced functioning.The fi ndings provide new insights on the characteristics of fatigue and its con...

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Measurement of fatigue in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and in asthma

Cited by 22 publications

References 32 publications

Antecedents and effects of social network fatigue

Antecedents and effects of social network fatigue

Physical Activity as a Predictor of Absence of Frailty in Subjects With Stable COPD and COPD Exacerbation

Fatigue is a Prevalent and Severe Symptom Associated with Uncertainty and Sense of Coherence in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

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