piper/fatigue

OBJECTIVE Fatigue is the most distressing untreated symptom for many cancer patients, and its measurement is of great topical interest. The aim of the present study was to assess psychometric properties of Revised Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS-r) in Italian cancer patients. METHODS From January to June

OBJECTIVE Fatigue is a common and distressing symptom in cancer patients due to both the disease and its treatments. The concept of fatigue is multidimensional and includes both physical and mental components. The 22-item Revised Piper Fatigue Scale (RPFS) is a multidimensional instrument developed

The purpose was to test whether a single dose of black pepper or rosemary produced short-term enhancements in sustained attention, motivation to perform cognitive tasks, or feelings of mental energy and fatigue. Outcomes were measured in 40 young adults with below average feelings of energy before

Chills can lead to problems such as insomnia, mental fatigue, and unstable emotions. Increasing evidence shows that young women, as well as menopausal women, suffer from chills. The present study investigated the effect of Piper longum L. on chills in young women. Participants with (n = 16) and

The most common problems in hemodialysis patients are sleep disorders and fatigue. This randomized-controlled experimental study was conducted to determine the effect of aromatherapy applied by inhalation on sleep quality and fatigue level in hemodialysis patients. The study was completed in five

Fatigue is the most prevalent and distressing symptom experienced by patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy for early stage breast cancer. Higher fatigue levels have been related to sleep maintenance problems and low daytime activity in patients who have received chemotherapy, but knowledge

The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of cold dialysis on fatigue in hemodialysis patients. In a double-blinded cross-over clinical trial, 46 participants were recruited from a hemodialysis unit in Iran. The participants were allocated into 2 groups through simple random sampling

BACKGROUND To determine whether sleep quality and fatigue associated with breast cancer adjuvant chemotherapy treatments can be improved with behavioral therapy (BT) [Individualized Sleep Promotion Plan (ISPP)] including modified stimulus control, modified sleep restriction, relaxation therapy, and

OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of depression and fatigue symptoms in head and neck cancer patients during radiotherapy treatment and relate them symptoms with these patients' quality of life. METHODS This is a prospective study. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Piper Fatigue Scale-revised

BACKGROUND The clinimetric properties of the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) were not previously assessed in oncological patients hospitalized for chemotherapy. OBJECTIVE To assess the reliability and validity of the construct, ceiling and floor effects, and responsiveness of the Brief Fatigue

OBJECTIVE Evidence suggests that inflammation may drive fatigue in cancer survivors. Research in healthy populations has shown reduced inflammation with higher dietary intake of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which could potentially reduce fatigue. This study investigated fatigue,

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of a psychoeducational intervention in improving cancer-related fatigue. METHODS This randomized controlled trial involved 109 women commencing adjuvant chemotherapy for stage I or II breast cancer in five chemotherapy treatment centers. Intervention group patients

BACKGROUND Fatigue is a common symptom reported by patients with end-stage renal disease, and it can significantly decrease patients' quality of life. A brief and convenient fatigue assessment tool is needed for Chinese patients on maintenance dialysis. OBJECTIVE To determine the psychometric

Fatigue associated with cancer may be present at any stage of the disease; its characteristics vary depending on the type and the duration of treatment, the presence of side effects and the reactions from patients. Often associated with other symptoms (pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, stress etc.),

This is a cross-sectional survey conducted from August to December 2010, which aimed to identify the presence and severity of fatigue in 140 elderly (mean age 69.8 years, 52.1% female) diagnosed with cancer undergoing chemotherapy in an outpatient unit. It was used a questionnaire for