QualFatigue study: which factors influence the use of specific interventions for breast cancer survivors with fatigue? A cross-sectional exploratory study

International guidelines recommend specific interventions to reduce cancer-related fatigue (CRF). Evidence suggests underutilization of these among breast cancer survivors. The QualFatigue study aimed explore the potential factors influencing use interventions, for relief, in patients with CRF through qualitative analyses. Patients stage I–III cancer, and ≥4 on a 10-point numerical scale were recruited within 6–24 months at end their primary treatment. Semi-structured interviews performed. Emergent themes identified using stepped content analysis (QDA Miner software). Data saturation was achieved 15 interviews. Four main emerged as sources influence participants’ interventions: (1) expectations regarding management CRF, (2) representations benefits provided by (3) individual physical psychological conditions, (4) social environmental situations. Six key levers came out transversally optimize relieve CRF: listening recognition difficulties needs; global health assessments; information advice how manage CRF; discussion groups focused (5) group activities; (6) professional personalized guidance. This calls multi-level action address many persistent barriers exploit CRF.