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What we know about fatigue self-management programs for people living with chronic conditions: A scoping review

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Alizadeh, Neda, Packer, Tanya, Chen, Yu-Ting, Alnasery, Yaser·2023·Patient Education and Counseling

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OBJECTIVE: The significant impact of fatigue on the lives of patients with chronic conditions has demanded a response. One response has been the development and testing of self-management programs. Little is known about what these programs have in common or how they differ. This scoping review compared the key components of fatigue self-management programs. METHODS: Scoping review methodology was employed. Databases of CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, PsycINFO, Cochrane and Medline were searched to identify relevant sources. RESULTS: Included fatigue programs were compared using a three-component framework: 1) self-management strategies; 2) active patient participation; and 3) self-management support. Although all programs included some aspects of these components, the extent varied with only a few domains of these components found across all programs. CONCLUSION: The three self-management components employed in this study showed potential benefits in identifying similarities and differences across fatigue programs with comparable and distinct underlying theories. This three-component framework could facilitate identification of domains associated with positive outcomes. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: It is essential that authors of programs provide detailed descriptions to enable inter-program comparison. The three-component framework chosen for this review was capable of describing and comparing fatigue self-management programs, paving the way for more effective interventions.

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Authors
Alizadeh, N., Packer, T., Chen, Y.-T., & Alnasery, Y.
Affiliations
  • Dalhousie University (CA)
  • National Cheng Kung University (TW)
Corresponding author
Packer, Tanya
Venue
Patient Education and Counseling
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2023-09
Volume
114
Pages
107866
ISSN
0738-3991 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4381485857
Cited by
8
References
63
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 2
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0.26
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Patient Education and Counseling (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Diva portal (Dalarna University Library) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Keywords
fatigue, self-management program, chronic disease, self-management strategies, self-management support, program comparison, patient education
MeSH terms
Self-Management, Chronic Disease, Fatigue, Humans, Patient Participation

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