The relationship between fatigue and quality of life in children with chronic health problems: a systematic review.
OBJECTIVE
This systematic review synthesized the literature regarding fatigue in children with chronic health problems and examined the relationship to quality of life.


CONCLUSIONS
Most studies that have examined fatigue and its relationship to quality of life in children with chronic health problems have focused on children with cancer. Studies found that children often reported fatigue and that it decreased quality of life.


CONCLUSIONS
Quantifying fatigue in children with chronic illnesses and disabilities is critical for pediatric nursing assessment. Understanding the impact of fatigue on children with chronic health problems is a first step in improving their quality of life.
Eddy
Linda
L
Washington State University College of Nursing, Vancouver, WA, USA. eddy@vancouver.wsu.edu
Cruz
Maria
M
D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005221:Fatigue / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D006293:Health Promotion; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D002666:Psychology, Child; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012107:Research Design; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires