Department of Family Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Research Article
High Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Low Psychological Flexibility Associate with Fatigue Symptoms
Author(s): Nalinee Yingchankul, Siriporn Chattipakorn and Patama Gomutbutra*
Background: Recent studies showed that enhancing psychological flexibility could improve fatigue interference. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and Cortisol were proposed to involve biomarkers in psychological flexibility. Our study aims to explore the association of fatigue with psychological flexibility and related biomarkers.
Method: A cross-sectional study gathered data from a baseline characteristic mindful volunteer. Each participant was self-evaluated with the questionnaire of fatigue and psychological flexibility. The participants were evaluated potential biomarkers related to psychological flexibility including HRV, serum cortisol, and BDNF within one week after responding to the questionnaire.
Results: The 47 healthy females including 22 nurses and 25 occupational th.. View more»