NDLI: Cancer-related fatigue in post-treatment cancer survivors: application of the common sense model of illness representations

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Corbett, Teresa Groarke, AnnMarie Walsh, Jane C. McGuire, Brian E.
Abstract	Background Cancer-related fatigue (CrF) is a common and disruptive symptom that may be experienced during and after cancer. Research into the subjective experience of fatigue in this group is required. The common sense model of self-regulation of health and illness (SRM) addresses personal beliefs or mental representations—whether medically sound or unsubstantiated— that a person holds about a health issue. The current study assesses if the SRM could be used as a theoretical framework for organizing the experiences of people with CrF, with a view to identifying methods to address fatigue in cancer survivors. Method Four focus groups were held with a total of 18 cancer survivors who reported they experienced ‘significant fatigue or reduced energy.’ A thematic analysis was conducted within the framework of the SRM. Results Findings were aligned with the SRM, with participants discussing fatigue with reference to representation, coping, and appraisal of symptoms. In particular, the wider social context of CrF was frequently addressed. Perceived inadequacies in support available to those with lingering fatigue after the completion of cancer treatment were highlighted by the participants. Conclusion This study explored the subjective experience of fatigue after cancer using the SRM. CrF should be approached as a complex psychosocial issue and considered from the patient perspective to facilitate better understanding and management of symptoms. The SRM is an applicable framework for identifying modifiable factors that could lead to improved coping with CrF in post-treatment cancer survivors.
Related Links	https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12885-016-2907-8.pdf
Ending Page	17
Page Count	17
Starting Page	1
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	14712407
DOI	10.1186/s12885-016-2907-8
Journal	BMC Cancer
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	16
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2016-11-25
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Cancer Research Oncology Surgical Oncology Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Biomedicine Medicine Public Health Focus Group Cancer Survivor Coping Strategy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Illness Representation Medicine/Public Health
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Cancer Research Oncology Genetics
Journal Impact Factor	3.4/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.8/2023

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