Skip to main content

Table 1 Main topics and items of discussion during interviews

From: Fatigue in Egyptian patients with rheumatic diseases: a qualitative study

Main topics

Items of discussion

Pattern of fatigue

Daily pattern

Seasonal pattern

Description of fatigue

Impact of disease activity on fatigue

Impact of sleep on fatigue

Consequences of fatigue

Effects on physical activity

Effects on work

Effect on leisure activity

Effect on social activity

Effect on child care

Effect on relationships

Management

Coping strategies

Potential help and support