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Tumorbedingte Fatigue

Psychosoziale Hilfen

Cancer-related fatigue

Psychosocial support

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Zusammenfassung

Bei der tumorbedingten Fatigue handelt es sich um ein subjektives Gefühl von scheinbar unbeeinflussbarer körperlicher, emotionaler und/oder kognitiver Erschöpfung, das im Rahmen einer Krebserkrankung oder -behandlung auftritt. Tumorbedingte Fatigue kommt in allen Phasen der Krebstherapie vor und kann sich lange über die eigentliche medizinische Behandlung hinaus erstrecken. Die Lebensqualität, das psychische Wohlbefinden sowie die Teilhabe am Alltagsleben und die berufliche Leistungsfähigkeit der Betroffenen sind in aller Regel erheblich eingeschränkt. Zu den derzeitigen psychosozialen Angeboten mit starker bis hinreichender Evidenz zählen körperliches Training, kognitiv-behaviorale Maßnahmen, Aktivitätssteigerung, Entspannungsverfahren und Psychoedukation bzw. Patientenschulung. Der vorliegende Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über die derzeit angebotenen psychosozialen Maßnahmen und Hilfen zur Umsetzung.

Abstract

Cancer-related fatigue is a subjective sensation of uncontrollable physical, emotional and/or cognitive tiredness and weakness, which occurs in the context of cancer or cancer-treatment. Cancer-related fatigue occurs at all stages of cancer treatment and can persist long after medical treatment. It profoundly affects patients’ quality of life and limits their personal, social, and occupational lives. Cancer-related fatigue is also associated with significant levels of distress, and it imposes financial burdens by limiting a patient’s ability to work. Current psychosocial interventions with strong or sufficient evidence include physical training, cognitive-behavioral training, relaxation techniques, psychoeducation and patient education. This article gives an overview of currently available psychosocial interventions and information on their implementation.

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  1. Zentrum für Klinische Psychologie und Rehabilitation, Universität Bremen, Grazer Straße 6, 28359, Bremen, Deutschland

    U. de Vries & F. Petermann

  2. Abteilung Interdisziplinäre Alterns- und Pflegeforschung, Institut für Public Health und Pflegeforschung, Universität Bremen, Bremen, Deutschland

    K. Reif

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de Vries, U., Reif, K. & Petermann, F. Tumorbedingte Fatigue. Onkologe 17, 853–860 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00761-011-2115-8

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