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Comparing comorbidity measures and fatigue post myocardial infarction.
Carolyn E Horne1, Sharona Johnson2, Patricia B Crane1
1College of Nursing, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, United States of America.
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|January 27, 2019
Summary
Comorbidities are linked to fatigue after myocardial infarction (MI). Older adults with five or more self-reported health conditions post-MI should be screened for fatigue.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Cardiology
- Clinical Pharmacy
Background:
- Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by patients after myocardial infarction (MI).
- Understanding factors contributing to post-MI fatigue is crucial for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
- Comorbidities are prevalent in older adults and may influence symptom experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between various comorbidity measures and fatigue in older adults post-MI.
- To determine if self-reported, medication-validated, or weighted comorbidity measures are associated with fatigue.
- To assess the impact of the number of comorbidities on fatigue levels.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 98 adults aged 65 and older, 6-8 months post-MI.
- Participants self-reported 23 comorbid conditions.
- Fatigue was measured using the Revised Piper Fatigue Scale; medications were reviewed for fatigue side effects.
Main Results:
- Self-reported comorbidities explained 10% of the variance in fatigue when controlling for demographic factors.
- Having five or more self-reported comorbidities significantly explained 7% of the variance in fatigue scores (p=0.007).
- Medication-validated comorbidities and medications with fatigue side effects did not explain fatigue.
Conclusions:
- Comorbidities are significantly associated with fatigue in adults following myocardial infarction.
- Screening for fatigue is recommended for post-MI patients reporting five or more comorbidities.
- This highlights the importance of comprehensive comorbidity assessment in managing post-MI fatigue.
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