Fatigue and its relationship with disease-related factors in patients with systemic sclerosis: A cross-sectional study
TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.51, no.2, pp.530-539, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 51 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-2005-314
- Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.530-539
- Keywords: Systemic sclerosis, fatigue severity, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, health-related quality of life, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, HEALTH-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE, TURKISH VERSION, 6-MINUTE WALK, GRIP STRENGTH, DISABILITY, PAIN, ASSOCIATION, PERFORMANCE, IMPACT
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background/aim: Fatigue is very common symptom in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and adversely affects health-related quality of life and the ability to perform daily living activities. This study aimed to determine the severity of fatigue, and its related factors, in patients with SSc.