Determinants of health care use in chronic fatigue syndrome patients: A cross-sectional study

Scheeres, Korine; Wensing, Michel; Severens, Hans; Adang, Eddy; Bleijenberg, Gijs

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2008.03.015

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“…Several previous studies have investigated the association between neuroticism and IBDQ and its subscales [4, 33]. They consistently confirmed the remarkable role of neuroticism in the influence of HRQoL on IBD patients.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 56%

An Evil Backstage Manipulator: Psychological Factors Correlated with Health‐Related Quality of Life in Chinese Patients with Crohn’s Disease

Song

Ren

Hong

et al. 2013

The Scientific World Journal

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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is recommended as one of essential parameters to evaluate treatment effect and clinical outcome in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). Recent studies reported that psychological factors might play a role in HRQoL in Western and American CD patients. Sufficient evidences in Chinese CD patients are still unavailable. This study is dedicated to investigate the correlation of various psychological factors with HRQoL in Chinese CD patients. We prospectively collected 40 active and 40 quiescent CD patients in China and found that psychological factors, especially neuroticism and anxiety, significantly correlate with and affect HRQoL in both active and quiescent CD groups. This is the first report revealing correlation between psychological factors and HRQoL in Chinese CD patients. Therefore, we assume that our results can contribute to a better understanding of etiology and tailoring of management in Chinese patients with Crohn's disease and are beneficial to our colleagues to compare the heterogeneous characteristics of Crohn's disease in different ethnic groups.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 56%

An Evil Backstage Manipulator: Psychological Factors Correlated with Health‐Related Quality of Life in Chinese Patients with Crohn’s Disease

Song

Ren

Hong

et al. 2013

The Scientific World Journal

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“…The negative effects on quality of life, including interference with cognitive function, social withdrawal, modified daily activities, and decreased psychological well‐being (Falk, Swedberg, Gaston‐Johansson, & Ekman, 2007; Kralik, Telford, Price, & Koch, 2005; Ream & Richardson, 1997; Smith, Kupper, de Jonge, & Denollet, 2010), have been demonstrated in studies on such chronic diseases as cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and heart disease. Societal costs of fatigue include increased healthcare use, reduced work productivity, loss of work and school days, and high reliance on assistance of caregivers (McCrone, Darbishire, Ridsdale, & Seed, 2003; Scheeres, Wensing, Severens, Adang, & Bleijenberg, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

Emerging Biobehavioral Factors of Fatigue in Sickle Cell Disease

Ameringer

Smith

2011

J of Nursing Scholarship

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Purpose The symptom most frequently associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) is pain, but recent research is beginning to indicate that fatigue as an increasingly important symptom of this disease upon which to focus research efforts. This article explores biological and behavioral factors that can potentially contribute to fatigue in SCD. Organizing Framework A biobehavioral framework guides this discussion of factors that may contribute to SCD fatigue. Findings The pathophysiology of the disease process, such as the profound hemolytic anemia and unpredictable vasoocclusive crises, suggests that individuals with SCD are at risk for both acute and chronic fatigue. For example, hypoxemia can cause muscle weakness and produce oxidative stress, which, in turn, increases fatigue. Sickled erythrocytes disrupt the vascular endothelium and stimulate proinflammatory cytokines, which are linked to sleep disruptions. Pain, the most notorious symptom of SCD, has a complex and mechanistically poorly understood relationship with fatigue. Conclusions Little is known about the symptom of fatigue in SCD. Considering the biological and behavioral factors of SCD that could potentially contribute to fatigue, there is a great need for research on the nature and potential mechanisms of fatigue in SCD. Clinical Relevance Fatigue in SCD may negatively affect quality of life. Understanding factors that may contribute to fatigue aids the clinician in identifying causes and determining treatment.

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“…[1][2][3][4] Co-occurrence of multiple chronic conditions in the same individual increases the costs and intensifies the use of health care resources 5,6 and, as demonstrated in the context of other chronic conditions, can profoundly affect people's health-related quality of life. [6][7][8][9][10] A few studies in Canada 1,2 and elsewhere [11][12][13] have considered the impact of CFS and FM on health status. Lavergne et al 2 showed that Canadian patients with CFS/ FM had poorer health status, measured using the Short Form-36, compared to the general Canadian population.…”

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Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia in Canada: prevalence and associations with six health status indicators

Rusu

Gee

Lagacé

et al. 2015

Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can

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Introduction Few studies have considered the factors independently associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and/or fibromyalgia (FM) or considered the impact of these conditions on health status using population-based data. Methods We used data from the nationally representative 2010 Canadian Community Health Survey (n= 59 101) to describe self-reported health professional-diagnosed CFS and/or FM, and their associations with 6 health status indicators. Results In 2010, diagnosed CFS and FM are reported by 1.4% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.3%–1.6%) and 1.5% (1.4%–1.7%), respectively, of the Canadian household population aged 12 years and over, with comorbid CFS and FM affecting 0.3% (0.3%–0.4%) of that population. Prevalent CFS and/or FM were more common among women, adults aged 40 years and over, those with lowest income, and those with certain risk factors for chronic disease (i.e. obesity, physical inactivity and smoking). After controlling for differences between the groups, people with CFS and/or FM reported poorer health status than those with neither condition on 5 indicators of health status, but not on the measure of fair/poor mental health. Having both CFS and FM and having multiple comorbid conditions was associated with poorer health status. Conclusion Co-occurrence of CFS and FM and having other chronic conditions were strongly related to poorer health status and accounted for much of the differences in health status. Understanding factors contributing to improved quality of life in people with CFS and/or FM, particularly in those with both conditions and other comorbidities, may be an important area for future research.

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Determinants of health care use in chronic fatigue syndrome patients: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 10 publications

References 32 publications

An Evil Backstage Manipulator: Psychological Factors Correlated with Health‐Related Quality of Life in Chinese Patients with Crohn’s Disease

An Evil Backstage Manipulator: Psychological Factors Correlated with Health‐Related Quality of Life in Chinese Patients with Crohn’s Disease

Emerging Biobehavioral Factors of Fatigue in Sickle Cell Disease

Chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia in Canada: prevalence and associations with six health status indicators

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