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Role of psychological and emotional factors in cancer related fatigue (CRF) syndrome in advanced NSCLC patients undergoing palliative chemotherapy
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Abstract
Material and methods: 76 patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC, undergoing palliative
chemotherapy participated in the study. Prior to, during and after the treatment, the patients were asked
to complete psychological questionnaires, like HADS, CERQ and daily diary constructed for the purpose of this study.
Results: Coping strategies like concentrating on other positive aspects and acceptance are factors, which positively, while catastrophising, anxiety and depression – negatively, characterise the level of perceived cancer related fatigue.
Conclusions: Results show that some coping and emotional strategies as well as psychological features may constitute predictors for CRF. It may suggest that psychological features can influence the performance status of patients and reduce fatigue perceived by patients. Further research is needed to fully explained the phenomenon.
Adv. Pall. Med. 2010; 9, 3: 81–86
Abstract
Material and methods: 76 patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC, undergoing palliative
chemotherapy participated in the study. Prior to, during and after the treatment, the patients were asked
to complete psychological questionnaires, like HADS, CERQ and daily diary constructed for the purpose of this study.
Results: Coping strategies like concentrating on other positive aspects and acceptance are factors, which positively, while catastrophising, anxiety and depression – negatively, characterise the level of perceived cancer related fatigue.
Conclusions: Results show that some coping and emotional strategies as well as psychological features may constitute predictors for CRF. It may suggest that psychological features can influence the performance status of patients and reduce fatigue perceived by patients. Further research is needed to fully explained the phenomenon.
Adv. Pall. Med. 2010; 9, 3: 81–86
Keywords
cancer related fatigue syndrome (CRF); NSCLC; coping strategies with disease
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Role of psychological and emotional factors in cancer related fatigue (CRF) syndrome in advanced NSCLC patients undergoing palliative chemotherapy
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Advances in Palliative Medicine
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81-86
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2010-12-27
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Advances in Palliative Medicine 2010;9(3):81-86.
Keywords
cancer related fatigue syndrome (CRF)
NSCLC
coping strategies with disease
Authors
Anna Kieszkowska-Grudny
Jacek Grudny
Ewa Sierko
Anna Janowicz-Żebrowska
Paweł Badurak
Marzenna Galar
Marek Z. Wojtukiewicz