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Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Fatigue In Lung Cancer Patients, Sydney Robey, Micah Stewart, Melody Trickett
Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Fatigue In Lung Cancer Patients, Sydney Robey, Micah Stewart, Melody Trickett
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Abstract
Introduction & Background: One of the most common and debilitating side effects of cancer is fatigue. Fatigue is a general feeling of tiredness or weakness that can greatly impact a patient’s quality of life. It can have a profound impact on a patient’s ability to perform day to day activities and cause emotional distress leading to anxiety and depression. In recent years, there has been an increase in research to look at the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on improving cancer patients’ fatigue.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of our research is to look at the effectiveness of different types of …