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Fatigue: a debilitating symptom.

R U Valdres1, C Escalante, E Manzullo

  • 1Department of General Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Treatment and Emergency Center, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. rvaldres@mdanderson.org

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|December 1, 2001
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Fatigue is a common and challenging symptom for cancer patients. Nurse practitioners in specialized clinics play a key role in managing this debilitating condition.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Fatigue is a prevalent symptom reported by cancer patients.
  • Managing cancer-related fatigue presents significant clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the crucial role of nurse practitioners in managing cancer-related fatigue.
  • To emphasize the specialized care provided in a dedicated Fatigue Clinic.

Main Methods:

  • Observational reporting of patient-reported fatigue.
  • Clinical assessment and management strategies within a specialized clinic setting.

Main Results:

  • Fatigue is a frequently observed and reported symptom in cancer patients.
  • The specialized role of the nurse practitioner is vital for effective fatigue management.

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Conclusions:

  • Nurse practitioners in Fatigue Clinics are essential for addressing the challenges of cancer-related fatigue.
  • Specialized care models are effective in managing debilitating symptoms like fatigue in oncology patients.