Summary of the best evidence for fatigue management in children with tumors
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20231127-02256
- VernacularTitle:肿瘤患儿疲乏管理的最佳证据总结
- Author:
Jinjin CAO
1
;
Yuanyuan WANG
;
Qian DAI
;
Meng LI
;
Mengxue HE
;
Nanping SHEN
;
Yahui ZUO
;
Mei LI
Author Information
1. 南京医科大学附属明基医院护理部，南京 210019
- Keywords:
Neoplasms;
Child;
Fatigue;
Evidence-based nursing;
Pediatric nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(27):3685-3693
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate and summarize the best evidence on fatigue management in children with tumors both domestically and internationally, providing reference for medical and nursing staff to improve fatigue symptoms in children.Methods:The evidence on fatigue management in children with tumors, including best practices, recommended practices, guidelines, systematic reviews, evidence summaries, and expert consensus, was systematically retrieved from clinical decision support systems, guideline websites, professional association websites, and databases both domestically and internationally. The search period was from database establishment to April 2023. Two researchers independently conducted literature quality evaluation and evidence extraction.Results:A total of 17 articles were included, including four guidelines and 13 systematic reviews. Thirty-two best pieces of evidence were extracted from six aspects of assessment and screening, identification of risk factors, health education, exercise intervention, medication intervention, and other interventions of fatigue in children with tumors.Conclusions:The best evidence for fatigue management in children with tumors is summarized, which can provide a basis for medical and nursing staff to improve their fatigue symptoms. It is recommended that medical and nursing staff combine clinical context, professional opinions, and patient wishes to screen the best evidence and develop personalized fatigue management programs.
