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Prevalence and correlates of fatigue and its association with quality of life among clinically stable older psychiatric patients during the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study

Authors: Siyun Zou, Zi-Han Liu, Xiaona Yan, Huan Wang, Yulong Li, Xiuying Xu, Xiangdong Du, Lan Zhang, Qinge Zhang, Todd Jackson, Gabor S. Ungvari, Yu-Tao Xiang

Published in: Globalization and Health | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Background

The pattern of fatigue in older psychiatric patients during the COVID-19 outbreak was unknown. This study examined the prevalence of fatigue and its association with overall quality of life (overall QOL) in clinically stable older patients with psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods

This was a multicenter, cross-sectional study. Fatigue, depressive symptoms, pain, insomnia symptoms, and overall QOL were assessed with standardized instruments.

Results

A total of 1063 patients were recruited. The prevalence of fatigue was 47.1% (95%CI: 44.1–50.1%). An analysis of covariance revealed that overall QOL was significantly lower in patients with fatigue compared to those without (P = 0.011). A multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that more severe depressive symptoms (OR = 1.15, P < 0.001), insomnia symptoms (OR = 1.08, P < 0.001) and pain (OR = 1.43, P < 0.001) were significantly associated with fatigue.

Conclusions

Fatigue is common among clinically stable older patients with psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 outbreak. Considering its negative impact on overall QOL, regular assessment of fatigue and appropriate treatment warrant attention in this subpopulation.

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Title: Prevalence and correlates of fatigue and its association with quality of life among clinically stable older psychiatric patients during the COVID-19 outbreak: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Siyun Zou
Zi-Han Liu
Xiaona Yan
Huan Wang
Yulong Li
Xiuying Xu
Xiangdong Du
Lan Zhang
Qinge Zhang
Todd Jackson
Gabor S. Ungvari
Yu-Tao Xiang
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Insomnia
COVID-19
Fatigue
Published in: Globalization and Health / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1744-8603
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-020-00644-6

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