Psychosocial and Clinical Associations of Fatigue Severity and Fatigue-Related Impairment in Kidney Transplant Recipients

In conclusion, fatigue is common following kidney transplantation and associated with distress and cognitive and behavioral responses to symptoms, particularly embarrassment avoidance. Given the commonality and impact of fatigue in KTRs, treatment is a clinical need. Psychological interventions targeting distress and specific beliefs and behaviors related to fatigue may be beneficial.PMID:36803685 | DOI:10.1080/08964289.2022.2159311
Source: Behavioral Medicine - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research