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The Relationship Between Fatigue and Quality of Life in Children With Chronic Health Problems: A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Eddy Linda,
Cruz Maria
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6155.2007.00099.x
Subject(s) - quality of life (healthcare) , medicine , chronic fatigue , health related quality of life , chronic fatigue syndrome , clinical psychology , physical therapy , nursing , disease , pathology
PURPOSE. This systematic review synthesized the literature regarding fatigue in children with chronic health problems and examined the relationship to quality of life.CONCLUSIONS. Most studies that have examined fatigue and its relationship to quality of life in children with chronic health problems have focused on children with cancer. Studies found that children often reported fatigue and that it decreased quality of life.PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Quantifying fatigue in children with chronic illnesses and disabilities is critical for pediatric nursing assessment. Understanding the impact of fatigue on children with chronic health problems is a first step in improving their quality of life.