Fatigue in colorectal cancer patients: prevalence and associated factors

Authors

  • Dálete Delalibera Corrêa de Faria Mota Universidade Federal de Goiás; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Cibele Andrucioli de Mattos Pimenta Universidade Federal de Goiás; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Ricardo Caponero Hospital Santa Helena

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000300010

Keywords:

Colorectal Neoplasms, Odds Ratio, Regression Analysis, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms

Abstract

This study identified the prevalence and predictors of fatigue in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Cross-sectional study with 157 adult CRC outpatients (age 60±11.7 years; 54% male; cancer stage IV 44.8%). The Piper Fatigue Scale-revised was used to assess fatigue scores. Socio-demographic, clinical, depression, performance status, pain and sleep disturbance data were assessed. Associations between fatigue and these data were analyzed through logistic regression models. Fatigue was reported by 26.8% patients. Logistic regression identified three predictors: depression (OR: 4.2; 95%CI 1.68-10.39), performance status (OR: 3.2; 95%CI 1.37-7.51) and sleep disturbance (OR: 3.2; 95%CI 1.30-8.09). When all predictors were present, the probability of fatigue occurrence was 80%; when none were present, the probability was 8%. The model's specificity and sensitivity were 81.9% and 58.6%, respectively. Through the assessment of depression, performance status and sleep disturbance, the probability of fatigue occurrence can be estimated, and preventive and treatment strategies can be rapidly implemented in clinical practice.

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Published

2012-06-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Fatigue in colorectal cancer patients: prevalence and associated factors. (2012). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 20(3), 495-503. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000300010