@article{ajnr2018667,
author={{Kamel, Fayza and El-Mokadem, Naglaa Mohamed and Latif, Om Mohamed Abd El and Soud, Atef Abo AL},
title={Effectiveness of Exercises on Fatigue Level in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus},
journal={American Journal of Nursing Research},
volume={6},
number={6},
pages={398--406},
year={2018},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajnr/6/6/7},
issn={2378-5586},
abstract={Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a rheumatic disease characterized by a variety of symptoms, especially fatigue and pain. Currently there is no effective pharmacological treatment for fatigue in SLE. Research suggests that exercise can reduce feelings of fatigue. <b>Aim: </b>to examine the effects of exercise intervention on fatigue level among patients with SLE. <b>Methods</b>: A quasi-experimental (pre-post test) design was used. The study was conducted at the Chronic Illness Clinics in Menoufia University Hospital, at Shebin El-Kom district, Menoufia Governorate. A convenient sample of 70 patients was recruited. <b>Tools</b>: A Semi Structured Demographic Sheet; Piper Fatigue Scale to assess fatigue level. <b>Results</b>: There was a statistically significant difference between the study and the control group regarding fatigue level post intervention, 54.3% and 40% of the study and the control groups respectively experienced severe fatigue pre intervention compared with 17.1% and 31.4% post intervention. Also, there was a relationship between fatigue level and gender as well as educational level<b> </b>among the study group.<b> Conclusion: </b>Fatigue should be considered as an important factor influencing patient daily life independent of disease activity. <b>Recommendations</b>: Prepare training programs for nurses about the importance of adding exercise to patient¡¯s schedule for the reduction of fatigue among patients with SLE along with the routine hospital care.},
doi={10.12691/ajnr-6-6-7}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}