title: The interaction of fatigue, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
abstract: In addition to the underlying health problems and disability associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), adults with each of these chronic illnesses are independently known to experience fatigue. While fatigue's influence on physical activity and health related quality of life (HRQOL) with each of these illnesses has been discussed, what is lacking is information on how fatigue impacts physical activity and health related quality of life, and ultimately self-management for adults with these conditions. Additionally, individuals may be unaware of the significance of maintaining optimal physical activity in order to maintain everyday function and self-management. Thus, the purpose of this article is to discuss the complex effect of fatigue on physical activity and HRQOL among adults with MS and CVD, and to present potential self-management strategies.
authors.affiliation: Goldfarb School of Nursing, Barnes-Jewish College, 4483 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. Electronic address: Pamela.Newland@bjc.org.
authors.forename: Pamela K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Newland
authors.affiliation: Goldfarb School of Nursing, Barnes-Jewish College, 4483 Duncan Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. Electronic address: vlunsford@bjc.org.
authors.forename: Valerie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Lunsford
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA. Electronic address: flachad@slu.edu.
authors.forename: Alicia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Flach
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015444:Exercise; D005221:Fatigue; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011788:Quality of Life
keywords: Cardiovascular disease; Chronic illness; Fatigue; Multiple sclerosis; Quality of life; Self-management