Ollie Minton|Ann M. Berger|Andrea Barsevick|Fiona Cramp|Martine M. Goedendorp|Sandra A. Mitchell|Patrick Stone
Cancer?related fatigue and its impact on functioning
St George's, University of London|University of Nebraska at Omaha|Thomas Jefferson University|Fox Chase Cancer Center|University of the West of England|Radboud University Nijmegen|Radboud University Medical Center|National Cancer Institute|St George's, University of London
article presents contrasting european american perspectives cancerrelated fatigue crf impact functioning cancer survivors content presented 3 sections state art intervention studies future areas research followed discussion gaps identified include lack understanding etiology definition measurement crf models guide study crf selection biomarkers design interventions needed overlap europe united states concerning future directions research collaboration related crf authors suggest need international consensus regarding defining features crf cancer survivors identify phenotypes harmonized measurement crf outcomes using instruments demonstrated measurement equivalence across languages cultures interventions including exercise rehabilitation psychoeducational manualized permit intervention fidelity across diverse contexts coordinated intercontinental efforts would increase understanding biological psychological social mechanisms underlying crf assist design future intervention studies well revisions clinical guidelines cancer 201311911 suppl212430 2013 american cancer society