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Research Article: Non-pharmacological fatigue interventions for patients with a primary brain tumour: a scoping review protocol

Date Published: 2023-12-14

Abstract:
Introduction Fatigue is the most prevalent symptom for patients with a primary brain tumour (PBT), significantly reducing quality of life and limiting daily activities. Currently, there are limited options for managing cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in patients with a PBT, using non-pharmacological methods. The objective of this scoping review is to identify current and emerging evidence in relation to non-pharmacological CRF interventions for patients with a PBT. Methods and analysis Electronic databases OVID and EBSCO platforms: MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL will be searched. In addition, PROSPERO, The Cochrane Library and ISI Web of Science will be searched. Trials registries CENTRAL and the International Clinical Trials Registry platform will also be searched for ongoing research. Inclusion criteria: studies from 2006 onwards, primary research on non-pharmacological interventions in patients with a PBT (>18 years). A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flow diagram will be utilised to summarise the screening process and results. Quantitative data will be analysed descriptively, while content analysis will be used for qualitative data. Findings will map the existing and emerging evidence on non-pharmacological interventions for CRF in patients with PBTs. This will provide insights into the extent and nature of the evidence in this evolving field, identifying gaps in knowledge and research priorities, and guide further investigations in this area. Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval is not required for this scoping review. Findings will be disseminated via relevant peer-reviewed journals, PhD thesis, conference presentations, and shared with relevant charities and health professionals.

Introduction:
A primary brain tumour (PBT) is a growth of cells originating in the brain that multiplies in ‘an abnormal, uncontrollable way’. 1 PBTs can be categorised into high grade (grades 3–4) and lower grade (grade 1–2) tumours, with high-grade PBTs exhibiting more rapid growth than lower-grade PBTs. 1 Gliomas are the most common type of PBT, arising from glial cells in the brain and accounting for over half of PBTs. 2 Fatigue is the most prevalent symptom for patients with PBT. 3 Fatigue associated with having cancer and…

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