Fatigue is a subjective state of persistent tiredness, exhaustion, or diminished capacity for physical or mental effort that is not relieved by ordinary rest. It is commonly divided into physical fatigue, marked by reduced muscular performance and endurance, and mental or cognitive fatigue, characterized by impaired…
Fatigue is a subjective state of persistent tiredness, exhaustion, or diminished capacity for physical or mental effort that is not relieved by ordinary rest. It is commonly divided into physical fatigue, marked by reduced muscular performance and endurance, and mental or cognitive fatigue, characterized by impaired concentration, attention, and motivation, with the two frequently coexisting. Fatigue is both a normal physiological response to exertion and sleep loss and a prominent symptom of numerous medical and psychiatric conditions, including depression, chronic disease, and neurological disorders, as well as occupational and psychosocial stress. In caregiving and high-demand professions it manifests as compassion fatigue, eroding wellbeing and quality of life, while in sport and rehabilitation it shapes performance and recovery. Assessment relies on validated scales, and management targets underlying causes, workload, recovery strategies, and support. Research relevant to this area examines compassion fatigue and coping among mental-health providers, physical and mental fatigue with social support and quality of life in social workers, brain fatigue, exercise recovery methods such as cold-water immersion, and fatigue in chronic conditions and rehabilitation. The journal publishes peer-reviewed studies on the causes, measurement, occupational and clinical correlates, and management of physical and mental fatigue across health, workplace, and rehabilitation settings.
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