Forming new habits in the face of chronic cancer-related fatigue: An interpretative phenomenological study.

Tom I Bootsma Melanie P J Schellekens Rosalie Antonia Maria van Woezik Jenny Slatman Marije Liesbeth van der Lee

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

This study highlights the development of new habits and positive beliefs in the face of CCRF and the importance of (social) support in this process. This experiential knowledge on helpful responses can be used to inform patients and their significant others and improve self-efficacy. Health professionals could use these insights to improve recognition of CCRF and personalize treatment.

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
combination therapy