Patient education in persons with disease-related fatigue

Hersche-Cupelli, Ruth (2021) Patient education in persons with disease-related fatigue. PhD thesis, University Lucerne.

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Abstract

Fatigue is a very common, highly disabling symptom caused by many chronic diseases or resulting from treatment. The self-management education of persons with diseases-related fatigue enables new behavior habits and to engage successfully in daily routines and social participation through managing their available energy. The aim of this thesis has been to explore the effectiveness of self-management education in persons with disease-related fatigue. Three Studies had been run: Study I developed the inpatient energy management education (IEME) program and integrated it into a regular inpatient rehabilitation stay. Study II showed the feasibility of a study protocol aimed to lead a large-scale randomized clinical trial and reported promising outcomes of IEME. In Study III and over-disciplinary perspective and non-disease-oriented approach, permitted us to highlight the positive potential of self-management on fatigue and quality of life in persons with disease-related fatigue.

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