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Perception, consequ...
Perception, consequences, communication, and strategies for handling fatigue in persons with rheumatoid arthritis of working age—a focus group study
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- Feldthusen, Caroline, 1977 (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för medicin, avdelningen för reumatologi och inflammationsforskning,Centrum för personcentrerad vård vid Göteborgs universitet (GPCC),Institute of Medicine, Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research,University of Gothenburg Centre for person-centred care (GPCC),Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden,Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation research, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Björk, Mathilda, 1977- (författare)
- Jönköping University,Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Centrum för personcentrerad vård vid Göteborgs universitet (GPCC),Institutionen för medicin, avdelningen för reumatologi och inflammationsforskning,University of Gothenburg Centre for person-centred care (GPCC),Institute of Medicine, Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research,HHJ, Avdelningen för rehabilitering,HHJ. ADULT,Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation research, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Forsblad d'Elia, Helena, 1961 (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för medicin, avdelningen för reumatologi och inflammationsforskning,Institute of Medicine, Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research,Dept of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborgs universitet,Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden,Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation research, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Mannerkorpi, Kaisa, 1955 (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för medicin, avdelningen för reumatologi och inflammationsforskning,Centrum för personcentrerad vård vid Göteborgs universitet (GPCC),Institute of Medicine, Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research,University of Gothenburg Centre for person-centred care (GPCC),Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden,Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation research, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- 2013-01-05
- 2013
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: Clinical Rheumatology. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0770-3198 .- 1434-9949. ; 32:5, s. 557-66
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Abstract
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- Abstract The aim of this study was to describe how persons with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) of working age experience and handle their fatigue in everyday life. Six focus group discussions were conducted focusing on experiences of fatigue in 25 persons with RA (19 women, 6 men), aged 20–60 years. The discussions were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed according to qualitative content analysis. The analyses resulted in four categories. (1) Perception of fatigue: Fatigue was experienced different from normal tiredness, unpredictable, and overwhelming. It was associated with negative emotions, changed self-image, and fears. Feelings of frustration and shame were central when the persons were forced to omit valued life activities. (2) Consequences due to fatigue: The fatigue caused changes in cognitive ability, ability to act, and overall activity pattern where the increased need for rest and sleep caused an imbalance in daily life. The participants struggled not to let the fatigue interfere with work. The fatigue also brought negative consequences for their significant others. (3) Communicating fatigue: Fatigue was difficult to gain understanding for, and the participants adjusted their communication accordingly; it was important to keep up appearances. During medical consultation, fatigue was perceived as a factor not given much consideration, and the participants expressed taking responsibility for managing their fatigue symptoms themselves. (4) Strategies to handle fatigue: Strategies comprised conscious self-care, mental strategies, planning, and prioritizing. Fatigue caused considerable health problems for persons with RA of working age: negative emotions, imbalance in daily life due to increased need for rest, and difficulties gaining understanding. This draws attention to the importance of developing new modes of care to address fatigue in RA. Person-centered care to improve balance in life may be one approach needing further investigations.
Ämnesord
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Reumatologi och inflammation (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Rheumatology and Autoimmunity (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Disability
- Fatigue
- Qualitative research
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Work
- Disability
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- ref (ämneskategori)
- art (ämneskategori)
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