Abstract

Older HIV patients experience a variety of symptom including fatigue and lack of energy. A study conducted among older HIV patients in San Francisco, USA found that increasing physical activity (using Fitbit device) helps to improve fatigue and low energy symptoms.

Authors

Soson Jong

Author Details

Soson Jong, PhD, MS, RN, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

HIV/AIDS, Physical Activity, Symptom Management

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Physical function and fatigue in older HIV adults in San Francisco, USA

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Older HIV patients experience a variety of symptom including fatigue and lack of energy. A study conducted among older HIV patients in San Francisco, USA found that increasing physical activity (using Fitbit device) helps to improve fatigue and low energy symptoms.