Table 4 Themes and subthemes of the fatigue experience in PIFS
From: Fatigue in adults with post-infectious fatigue syndrome: a qualitative content analysis
Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
PIFS fatigue as an all-pervasive state | Loss of vitality |
Dimensions of fatigue and concomitant symptoms | Awakening fatigue |
Physical fatigue | |
Emotional fatigue | |
Wired but tired | |
Brain fog | |
Weird body | |
Other characteristics of fatigue | Post-exertional malaise and symptom flare-up |
Fluctuations and relapses | |
Crashes | |
Lack of stamina | |
Prolonged restitution time | |
Beyond time | |
Altered self and body relationship | |
Interactive relationship between fatigue dimensions | |
Mechanisms triggering fatigue and symptom flare-ups | Physical triggers |
Cognitive triggers | |
Emotional triggers | |
Neurological triggers | |
Social triggers | |
Financial triggers | |
Pressure on oneself and from others |