Treatment Fatigue

Does thinking about the therapy cause the person to feel tired and worn down?

Does the patient have one or more chronic diseases requiring long-term therapy?

Is the patient depressed or angry about the illness and therapy?

Is the illness having a negative impact on the patient (disability, disease progression, etc)?

Is the patient having difficulty taking medications or dealing with a complex regimen?

Does the therapy have bothersome side effects?

Does the patient have adequate support?

Does the patient have a poor understanding of the illness or the need for continued therapy?