INTERVENTIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FATIGUE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY: REVIEW STUDY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v24i0.61790

Keywords:

Gastrointestinal neoplasms, Complementary therapies, Fatigue, Quality of life, Nursing.

Abstract

Objective: to identify in the literature the non-pharmacological interventions used in the
management of oncological fatigue and Quality of Life of patients with digestive neoplasia
undergoing chemotherapy.
Method: this was an integrative review. The MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL and Web of
Science databases were used. Articles in Portuguese, English or Spanish, published between
2013-2018, which described the use of non-pharmacological interventions for oncological
fatigue and/or Quality of Life of patients with digestive system neoplasms undergoing
chemotherapy were selected.
Results: Of the total of 278 articles retrieved, six were selected. Regarding the language, all
were in English. Among the clinical trials, only one scored 5 on the Jadad Quality Scale. The
studies indicated the use of physical activity programs as being effective.
Conclusion: the practice of physical activity was considered an effective intervention, while
acupuncture did not present a viable clinical response in the management of oncological
fatigue and Quality of Life.

Author Biographies

Lorena Campos Mendes, UFTM

1Enfermeira. Mestre em Atenção à Saúde. Doutorandda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Atenção à Saúde

Elizabeth Barichello, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro

Porfessora Associada do Curso de Enferamgem da UFTM

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Published

2019-06-24

How to Cite

Mendes, L. C., & Barichello, E. (2019). INTERVENTIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF FATIGUE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY: REVIEW STUDY. Cogitare Enfermagem, 24. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v24i0.61790

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Vol. 24 (2019)

Section

REVIEW

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