The cultural constructs of cancer-related fatigue among American Indian cancer survivors

Hodge, Felicia Schanche; Itty, Tracy Line; Cadogan, Mary; Martínez, Fernando Caballero; Pham, Angelina

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“…Concurrence was reached to exclude four extra articles, based on article type (brief report) or deductive qualitative methodology (secondary data‐analysis or testing a model) . Finally, we included 16 studies in the meta‐ethnography . Study characteristics are summarised in Table S2.…”

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“…Quality appraisal by CASP criteria resulted in varying quality (scores 16‐28 points) (Table S3). All studies clearly described the aims of the research and rationale for the qualitative methodology . The majority, however, did not adequately consider the relationship between authors and participants .…”

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“…Patients' descriptions of CCRF were embodied, meaning that their experiences were predominated by bodily sensations or bodily symptoms, such as “heavy limbs” , “legs like jelly or wobbly legs” , “feeling weak” , or “paralysis” . CCRF was often described as a whole body experience: “the body is worn‐out” , “physically exhausted” , “body doesn't want to go on” , or “body cannot heal, nor can it function well” . One patient commented that her body could not carry her:

“It's like the body can't … carry you.…”

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“…Whilst several studies reported cognitive and affective symptoms of CCRF, patients often described these symptoms as part of the body. For example, the metaphor “the brain is out of function” was commonly used to describe a cognitive sensation of tiredness in the head …”

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Experiencing and responding to chronic cancer‐related fatigue: A meta‐ethnography of qualitative research

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Objective One of the most prevalent and disrupting symptoms experienced by cancer patients is chronic cancer‐related fatigue (CCRF). A better understanding of the chronic nature of CCRF can provide valuable insights for theory and practice. The purpose of this meta‐ethnography was to derive an overarching interpretative narrative on patients' experiences and responses to CCRF. Methods We conducted a comprehensive systematic literature search in five databases (05‐03‐2018). In addition, papers from reference lists were retrieved. Two researchers independently screened the papers for eligibility and appraised quality (CASP‐criteria). We followed the seven phases of meta‐ethnography to extract, translate, and synthesise first‐order constructs (ie, patients' views) and second‐order constructs (ie, authors' views) from the selected studies into third‐order constructs (ie, new interpretations). Results Of the 1178 collected articles, 16 articles were included. Through synthesis, a new figure of six interrelated third‐order constructs was developed: (1) embodied experience entails the dominating presence of the body; (2) (mis)recognition includes lack of recognition of CCRF by patients, relatives, and health providers; (3) small horizon describes a resultant narrowed world; (4) role change encompasses adopting other life roles; (5) loss of self refers to the impact on one's identity; and (6) regaining one's footing describes the struggle against CCRF, adaptation to CCRF and finally acceptance of a “new normal with CCRF.” Conclusion A new embodiment figure of CCRF with social (eg, (mis)recognition), spatial (eg, small horizon) and temporal dimensions (eg, regaining one's footing) was developed. This figure can help professionals to recognise CCRF, inform patients, and personalise treatment.

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“It's like the body can't … carry you.…”

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“…At such levels, fatigue can be overwhelming, debilitating, and lead to a sustained sense of exhaustion (DeWalt, Rothrock, Yount, & Stone, 2007; Junghaenel, et al, 2011). In fact, the experience of fatigue has been described by patients as “living with a loss of physical energy” that engulfs the whole body (Hägglund, Boman, & Lundman, 2008); out of balance with one’s physical and mental state that “drains life” from the body and fatigues the brain (Hodge, Itty, Cadogan, Martinez, & Pham, 2016); and having substantial negative consequences for daily life (Hägglund et al, 2008; Mengshoel, 2010). …”

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Fatigue-Short Form Across Diverse Populations

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Background The need for reliable, valid tools to measure patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is critical for both research and for evaluating treatment effects in practice. The Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Fatigue-Short Form v1.0 –Fatigue 7a (PROMIS F-SF) has had limited psychometric evaluation in various populations. Objectives The aim of the study is to examine psychometric properties of PROMIS F-SF item responses across various populations. Methods Data from five studies with common data elements were used in this secondary analysis. Samples from patients with fibromyalgia, sickle cell disease, cardiometabolic risk, pregnancy, and healthy controls were used. Reliability was estimated using Cronbach’s alpha. Dimensionality was evaluated with confirmatory factor analysis. Concurrent validity was evaluated by examining Pearson’s correlations between scores from the PROMIS F-SF, the Multidimensional Fatigue Symptom Inventory-Short Form (MFSI-SF), and the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI). Discriminant validity was evaluated by examining Pearson’s correlations between scores on the PROMIS F-SF and measures of stress and depressive symptoms. Known groups validity was assessed by comparing PROMIS F-SH scores in the clinical samples to healthy controls. Results Reliability of PROMIS F-SF scores was adequate across samples, ranging from .72 in the pregnancy sample to .88 in healthy controls. Unidimensionality was supported in each sample. Concurrent validity was strong; across the groups, correlations with scores on the MFSI-SF and BFI ranged from .60–.85. Correlations of the PROMIS-SF with measures of stress and depressive mood were moderate to strong, ranging from .37–.64. PROMIS F-SF scores were significantly higher in clinical samples, compared to healthy controls. Discussion Reliability and validity of the PROMIS F-SF were acceptable. The PROMIS F-SF is a suitable measure of fatigue across the four diverse clinical populations included in the analysis.

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Characteristics and predictors associated with cancer-related fatigue among solid and liquid tumors

Satheeshkumar,

Pili,

Epstein

et al. 2023

J Cancer Res Clin Oncol

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The cultural constructs of cancer-related fatigue among American Indian cancer survivors

Abstract: There is a need for culturally appropriate education concerning fatigue, techniques for reducing fatigue, and support for American Indian cancer survivors and other vulnerable populations.

Cited by 12 publications

References 27 publications

Experiencing and responding to chronic cancer‐related fatigue: A meta‐ethnography of qualitative research

Experiencing and responding to chronic cancer‐related fatigue: A meta‐ethnography of qualitative research

Psychometric Evaluation of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Fatigue-Short Form Across Diverse Populations

Characteristics and predictors associated with cancer-related fatigue among solid and liquid tumors

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