Impact of Fatigue in XXXX in the Work Environment: A Qualitative Study.

@entity1 @entity627 @entity625 @entity1295 @entity309
UNASSIGNED: Fatigue is a symptom of @entity625 that causes difficulty at work. An improved understanding of this symptom could assist its management in the work environment. The aim of this study was to explore @entity1 with @entity627 ' experiences of @entity1295 in work. A qualitative descriptive design was used with semi-structured interviews and a constant comparative method of data analysis. There were 18 @entity1 , the majority of them female with @entity309 ( @entity309 ) and working full-time. Three themes were identified: "Impact of @entity1295 on work performance" with cognition, mood and physical abilities being the main difficulties reported. In the second theme "Disclosure at Work" @entity1 discussed disclosing their disease to employers but reported a lack of understanding of @entity1295 from colleagues. The final theme "work-based @entity1295 management strategies" included cognitive strategies and energy management techniques, which were mainly self-taught. In this study, @entity1295 was reported to impact on many areas of work performance with limited understanding from colleagues and employers. Interventions from health professionals to assist with development of work-related self-management skills are required to assist with symptom management in the work place. Such interventions should include education to employers and colleagues on the nature of @entity1295 in @entity627 .
