The Impact of Fatigue on Quality of Life and Activities of Daily Living in Pediatric Oncology Patients
23 mai 2026 mis à jour par: Ahmet Emir, Medipol University
The Effect of Fatigue on Quality of Life and Daily Living Activities in Patients Treated in the Pediatric Oncology Department
This study aims to examine the impact of fatigue on the quality of life and daily living activities of children undergoing cancer treatment.In this cross-sectional study of 89 children aged 2-18 years, fatigue, quality of life, and functional independence were assessed using various scales.The basic hypothesis of the study is that as fatigue increases, children's daily activities and quality of life will be negatively affected.
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Inscription sur invitation
Les conditions
Description détaillée
This study, starting from the fact that childhood cancers remain a significant health problem, focuses on fatigue, a symptom frequently observed in these patients and affecting their lives in multifaceted ways.
Cancer and the treatment process have effects on physical, emotional, and cognitive areas, negatively impacting children's participation in daily living activities, social relationships, and overall quality of life.
In this context, fatigue is considered not merely a temporary weakness, but a multidimensional condition that reduces an individual's overall well-being and functional independence.The main aim of this study is to examine the relationship between fatigue level and functional independence and health-related quality of life in children treated in the pediatric oncology ward.
The study tests the hypothesis that as fatigue levels increase, children's independence in daily living activities decreases and their quality of life declines.
Accordingly, the study aims to contribute to clinical practice by revealing the impact of fatigue on children's lives.The research has a cross-sectional and observational design and is conducted with a total of 89 pediatric oncology patients aged 2-18 years treated at Istanbul Medipol University hospitals.
The fatigue level, quality of life, and functional independence of the individuals participating in the study are assessed using various validated and reliable measurement tools.
The FACIT-F and PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale are used for fatigue, the PedsQL Cancer Module for quality of life, and the WeeFIM scale for activities of daily living.
Data are collected through face-to-face interviews and online forms, and the obtained data are evaluated using statistical analysis methods.The study is expected to reveal significant relationships between fatigue level and quality of life and activities of daily living in pediatric oncology patients.
In particular, it is predicted that increased fatigue negatively affects both the physical independence and psychosocial well-being of children.
The aim is for the findings to contribute to the development of occupational therapy-based interventions for fatigue management in this patient group and to guide clinical practice.
Type d'étude
Observationnel
Inscription (Estimé)
89
Contacts et emplacements
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Lieux d'étude
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Istanbul
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Istanbul, Istanbul, Turquie (Türkiye)
- Istanbul Medipol University
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Critères de participation
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Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
- Enfant
- Adulte
Accepte les volontaires sains
Non
Méthode d'échantillonnage
Échantillon non probabiliste
Population étudiée
The study sample consists of patients aged 2-18 years receiving treatment in the pediatric oncology departments of specific hospitals.
This study is designed as a cross-sectional study and will involve correlational analysis.
89 pediatric oncology patients aged 2-18 years will be selected from Istanbul Medipol University MegaHospitals Complex and Istanbul Medipol University Occupational Therapy Unit.
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Being diagnosed with cancer and actively undergoing treatment.
- Being a child/adolescent between the ages of 2 and 18.
- Volunteering to participate in the study and obtaining informed consent from a parent/legal guardian are required.
Exclusion Criteria:
- In addition to the oncological diagnosis, the patient may have an additional chronic illness (cardiac, renal, metabolic, etc.) that could affect the outcome.
- Having a serious cognitive or neurological disability that limits the ability to apply data collection tools.
Plan d'étude
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Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
Cohortes et interventions
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Pediatric oncology patients
Pediatric oncology patients are children and adolescents aged 0-18 years who have been diagnosed with any malignancy (cancer) and are actively undergoing treatment.
This patient group includes childhood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, bone tumors, and other solid tumors.
Pediatric oncology patients are affected not only physically but also emotionally, cognitively, and socially due to the disease itself and the treatment methods applied (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery).
In this process, fatigue stands out as a significant symptom that negatively affects children's participation in daily life activities, functional independence, and quality of life.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
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Pediatric (Paediatric) Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy -Fatigue
Délai: Last 7 days.
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The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) is a 13-item instrument used to evaluate fatigue levels in individuals.
Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, with total scores ranging from 0 to 52.
Higher scores indicate lower levels of fatigue and better functional status.
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Last 7 days.
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Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale)
Délai: Last 1 month.
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The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale) is an 18-item instrument used to assess multidimensional fatigue in children.
The scale consists of three subscales: General Fatigue, Sleep/Rest Fatigue, and Cognitive Fatigue.
Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale and transformed to a 0-100 scale.
Higher scores indicate lower levels of fatigue and better functioning.
The minimum possible score is 0 and the maximum possible score is 100.
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Last 1 month.
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
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Publications et liens utiles
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Publications générales
- Varni JW, Burwinkle TM, Katz ER, Meeske K, Dickinson P. The PedsQL in pediatric cancer: reliability and validity of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Generic Core Scales, Multidimensional Fatigue Scale, and Cancer Module. Cancer. 2002 Apr 1;94(7):2090-106. doi: 10.1002/cncr.10428.
- Msall ME, DiGaudio K, Rogers BT, LaForest S, Catanzaro NL, Campbell J, Wilczenski F, Duffy LC. The Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM). Conceptual basis and pilot use in children with developmental disabilities. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1994 Jul;33(7):421-30. doi: 10.1177/000992289403300708.
- Varni JW, Katz ER, Seid M, Quiggins DJ, Friedman-Bender A. The pediatric cancer quality of life inventory-32 (PCQL-32): I. Reliability and validity. Cancer. 1998 Mar 15;82(6):1184-96. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19980315)82:63.0.co;2-1.
- FACIT-F Cella D, Tulsky D, Gray G, Sarafian B, Linn E, Bonomi A, et al. The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) Fatigue Scale: development and validation of a new measure of fatigue. J Clin Epidemiol. 2002;55(3):266-278.
Dates d'enregistrement des études
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Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Réel)
1 février 2026
Achèvement primaire (Estimé)
10 juin 2026
Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)
10 juillet 2026
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
12 mai 2026
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
18 mai 2026
Première publication (Réel)
26 mai 2026
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)
28 mai 2026
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
23 mai 2026
Dernière vérification
1 mai 2026
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Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- E-10840098-202.3.02-1245
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