| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 338020 | Psychosomatics | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
BackgroundFatigue is an important symptom in cancer and has been shown to be associated with psychological distress.ObjectiveThis review assesses evidence regarding associations of cancer-related fatigue with depression and anxiety.MethodDatabase searches yielded 59 studies reporting correlation coefficients or odds ratios.ResultsThe combined sample size was 12,103. Almost all studies showed a correlation of fatigue with depression and with anxiety. However, 31 different instruments were used to assess fatigue, suggesting a lack of consensus on measurement.ConclusionThis review confirms the association of fatigue with depression and anxiety. Directionality needs to be better delineated in longitudinal studies.
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Authors
Linda F. Brown, Kurt Kroenke,