Onkologie. 2022:16(5):276-278 | DOI: 10.36290/xon.2022.053

Nursing management of fatigue in cancer patients

Lenka Machálková1, Lenka Štureková1, Šárka Ročková2
1 Ústav ošetřovatelství, Fakulta zdravotnických věd, Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
2 Onkologická klinika, Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc

Fatigue related to oncological disease is a very serious symptom not only for the patients themselves, but also for the nursing staff. The prevalence is reported to be up to 96%. The information presented is focused on the possibilities of early detection of fatigue, fatigue assessment and planning of adequate interventions that are in accordance with the competences of the general nurse. To assess the perception of fatigue, a subjective assessment by the patient is indispensable. The general nurse can use assessment tools to objectify the patient's fatigue status. Open communication between the patient and the staff is a necessity for planning further procedures and treatments to alleviate or eliminate fatigue.

Keywords: cancer­‑related fatigue, assessment, adult, nurse, nursing care.

Accepted: September 29, 2022; Published: September 29, 2022  Show citation

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