Abstract
HIV-related fatigue remains the most troubling complaint of seropositive people. Researchers often use tools to measure fatigue that were developed for other patient populations; thus, the measurement of fatigue specific to HIV is needed. This article describes results from the HIV-Related Fatigue Scale (HRFS) including: (a) the variability in intensity and chronicity of HIV-related fatigue, (b) the circumstances surrounding changes in fatigue, (c) the impact of fatigue on activities of daily living (ADLs), and (d) the consequences of HIV-related fatigue. We collected data every 3 months over a 3-year period from 128 people. HIV-related fatigue was chronic and did not appear to remit spontaneously; those who were the most fatigued at the beginning of the study remained the most fatigued over 3 years. Fatigue interfered more with instrumental activities of daily living than basic ADLs; it also interfered with work, family, and social life. Stress and depression increased fatigue.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 514-528 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Clinical Nursing Research |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 12 2014 |
Keywords
- HIV
- fatigue
- measurement
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing(all)