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- Title
Management of cancer-related fatigue in Taiwan: an evidence-based consensus for screening, assessment and treatment.
- Authors
Rau, Kun-Ming; Shun, Shiow-Ching; Hung, Shih-Hsin; Chou, Hsiu-Ling; Ho, Ching-Liang; Chao, Ta-Chung; Liu, Chun-Yu; Lien, Ching-Ting; Hong, Ming-Ying; Wu, Ching-Jung; Tsai, Li-Yun; Jane, Sui-Whi; Hsieh, Ruey-Kuen
- Abstract
Background Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common and persistent issues experienced by cancer patients. Cancer-related fatigue is a distinct form of fatigue that is subjective, long-lasting and unalleviated by rest or sleep. Studies have shown that almost all cancer patients experience severe fatigue that disrupts the quality of life and physical function, but cancer-related fatigue remains under-addressed in clinical care, and only about half of all patients receive treatment. Methods To increase the awareness of cancer-related fatigue and improve current management, the Taiwan Society of Cancer Palliative Medicine and the Taiwan Oncology Nursing Society convened a consensus committee to develop recommendations for the screening, assessment and treatment of cancer-related fatigue. Results Thirteen consensus recommendations were subsequently developed based on the best available evidence and the clinical experience of committee members. Conclusions These recommendations are expected to facilitate the standardization of cancer-related fatigue management across Taiwan and may also serve as a reference for other clinicians.
- Publication
Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2023, Vol 53, Issue 1, p46
- ISSN
0368-2811
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jjco/hyac164