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April 4, 2026BMC Geriatrics0 citationsOpen Access

Exploring Fatigue Experiences in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

A phenomenological study of fatigue experience in community-dwelling older adults

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YWYiming WeiMLMingzhu LuRZRuili Zhang

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Qualitative analysis reveals how fatigue impacts community-dwelling older adults, suggesting improved support is needed.

Key Points

  • The study aimed to explore the lived experiences of fatigue in community-dwelling older adults using a phenomenological approach.
  • Utilized purposive and snowball sampling to select participants.
  • Conducted semi-structured interviews to gather data on fatigue experiences.
  • Analyzed data through Colaizzi's 7-step qualitative analysis.
  • Identified four main themes with sub-themes related to fatigue experiences.
  • Identified themes include perception of fatigue, psychological aspects, influences on independence, and coping strategies.
  • Fatigue significantly affects older adults' quality of life and well-being.
  • Highlighted the importance of tailored support and interventions to manage fatigue.
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Wei et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d0adc2659487ece0fa4514https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07422-w
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