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Association of traditional Chinese medicine body constitution and moderate-to-severe cancer-related fatigue in cancer patients.

Authors :
Yeh MH
Chao CH
Koo M
Chen CY
Yeh CC
Li TM
Source :
Complementary therapies in medicine [Complement Ther Med] 2019 Apr; Vol. 43, pp. 44-48. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jan 09.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Fatigue is one of the most prevalent adverse events reported by cancer patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between traditional Chinese medicine body constitution (TCMBC) and moderate-to-severe cancer-related fatigue in cancer patients.<br />Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on cancer patients recruited from a regional hospital in southern Taiwan. The association between TCMBC, measured using the Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire (CCMQ) and moderate-to-severe cancer-related fatigue (based on the Taiwanese version of the Brief Fatigue Inventory score ≥ 4) was evaluated using multiple logistic regression analysis.<br />Results: Of the 170 participants, 37 (21.8%) had moderate-to-severe fatigue. Yang-deficiency (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 3.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.50-8.40) and Qi-deficiency (aOR = 2.84, 95% CI = 1.18-6.82) TCMBC were significantly associated with moderate-to-severe cancer-related fatigue.<br />Conclusion: TCMBC could be used as a clinical tool to identify cancer patients prone to experience moderate-to-severe cancer-related fatigue, and to provide Chinese medicine practitioners a basis for selecting an appropriate treatment approach based on TCMBC.<br /> (Copyright © 2019. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-6963
Volume :
43
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Complementary therapies in medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30935553
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2019.01.004