For example, fatigue can be measured using the quality of life questionnaire published by the european organization for research and treatment of cancer questionnaire. Chronic fatigue, musculoskeletal patients, multidimensional assessment of fatigue, maf, reliability, validity 1. Currently, several fatigue measurement instruments are available to evaluate and measure cancerrelated fatigue. There is a need for validated questionnaires to assess fatigue in pps for use in clinical practice and research. Application of the multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi20. Multidimensional fatigue and quality of life were measured weekly with modules from the pedsql measurement model, and sleep disturbances were measured with the general sleep disturbance scale. Higher total scores correspond with more acute levels of fatigue. Since then, it remains one of the most widely used tools. The multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi 20 contain 20 items that measure the previously mentioned dimension of fatigue. Both of these other instruments also demonstrate a single factor that can be thought of as assessing severity of fatigue. Fatigue is a common symptom associated with a wide range of chronic diseases. Following is a list of statements that describe the effects of. Pediatric quality of life inventory multidimensional.
The maft is a valid and reliable scale for assessing fatigue in chronic musculoskeletal physical therapy patients. Development and validation of the cancer fatigue scale pdf. The multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi consists of 20 items grouped in five dimensions. Pdf multidimensional assessment of fatigue in patients. Development and validation of the cancer fatigue scale. Each item ask the individuals to mark on a 15 or 17point rating scale to what extent the statement is true and applies to them or not true. The brief fatigue inventory was unfeasible to administer and was omitted. Multidimensional fatigue inventory american me and cfs society. This is a sample version of the multidimensional fatigue. Over 20 detailed fatigue measurement tools have been used to better delineate patient fatigue symptoms including the brief fatigue inventory 36, functional assessment of cancer therapy. Psychometric properties and measurement equivalence of the. The recently developed 18item pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed to measure fatigue in pediatric patients and comprises the general fatigue scale 6 items, sleeprest fatigue scale 6 items. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed as a child self.
A large number of instruments have been developed to measure fatigue. This is a sample version of the multidimensional atigue. Fatigue, sleepwake disturbances, and quality of life in. The multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi is a 20item selfreport instrument designed to measure fatigue.
The performance of the bfi in this study is virtually interchangeable with a. Despite fatigue being one of the most common symptoms presenting in primary care, clinicians and researchers were constrained by a lack of validated, reliable and fatiguespecific measures. The interviewer asks questions and scores most questions on a scale of 03. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in pediatric obesity. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed as a generic symptomspecific instrument to measure fatigue in patients with acute and chronic health conditions as well as healthy school and community populations. The fatigue assessment scale fas is now available in more than 15 languages. Scaling and scoring of the ppeeddiiaattrriicc qquuaalliittyy ooff lliiffee iinnvveennttoorryy. Multidimensional assessment of fatigue maf scale instructions.
The multidimensional assessment of fatigue maf scale was originally developed in 1990 for adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Please circle the answer to each question that is applicable to you. Multidimensional assessment of fatigue maf users guide. Acute version and standard version, for toddlers 2 4. Multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory mfsi, he multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory mfsi, is an 83item selfreport measure designed to assess the principal manifestations of fatigue. Purpose the fas is a 10item scale evaluating symptoms of chronic fatigue. The multidimensional assessment of fatigue maf scale contains 16 items and measures four dimensions of fatigue.
We designed this scale specifically to reflect the nature of fatigue experienced by cancer patients, by using factor analysis. Multidimensional fatigue inventory pdf gratis download. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed as a generic symptomspecific instrument to measure fatigue in pediatric patients ages 218. Items are rated on a 5point scale indicating how true each statement was for the respondent during the last week 0not at all. However, in order to ensure that the scale would evaluate all. For example, suppose you really like to sleep late in the mornings. Multidimensional fatigue in pulmonary hypertension. Objective the pedsql pediatric quality of life inventory is a modular instrument designed to measure health related quality of life hrqol in children and adolescents ages 218 years. Dec 01, 2004 objective the pedsql pediatric quality of life inventory is a modular instrument designed to measure health related quality of life hrqol in children and adolescents ages 218 years. The following ten statements refer to how you usually feel.
The multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory mfsi, is an 83item selfreport measure designed to assess the principal manifestations of fatigue. The multidimensional fatigue symptom inventoryshort form9mfsisf,firstpublishedin1998,isa30itemselfreport measure derived from an initial pool of 83 items designed to assess five empirically derived dimensions of fatigue. Pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale springerlink. Fatigue severity scale an overview sciencedirect topics. In this paper the psychometric properties of the multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi 20 are established further in cancer patients. The responder indicates on a 1to 5point scale to what. Multidimensional assessment of fatigue maf scale continued circle the number that most closely indicates to what degree fatigue has interfered with your ability to do the following activities in the past week.
Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation 26 20. Neuberger and others published measures of fatigue. The recently developed 18item pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed to measure fatigue in pediatric patients and comprises the general fatigue scale 6 items, sleeprest fatigue scale 6. The mfi is a 20item selfreport instrument designed to measure fatigue. The objective of the present study was to determine the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in pediatric obesity. Fatigue is the most frequently described and globally recognized as a disabling symptom.
The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed as a child selfreport and parent proxyreport generic symptomspecific instrument to measure fatigue in pediatric patients. We herein describe the development and validation of the cancer fatigue scale cfs for assessment of fatigue in cancer patients. Pdf high validity and reliability of the pedsql multidimensional. Since then, the maf has been translated to 25 languages and used for patients with various diseases due to its relatively short, thus low burden for patients and potential for clinical usefulness. Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation 26. Please give an answer to each question, even if you do not have any complaints at the moment. The maft was supplied by the mapi research institute, and 69 chronic musculoskeletal. Of the remaining 4 scales, the fatigue assessment scale had the poorest internal consistency. General fatigue, physical fatigue, mental fatigue, reduced motivation and reduced activity. Application of the multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi20 in. Multidimensional fatigue inventory american me and cfs.
The pedsql pediatric quality of life inventory is a modular instrument designed to measure healthrelated quality of life hrqol and diseasespecific symptoms in children and adolescents ages 218. The objective of the present study was to determine the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in type 1 diabetes. Fatigue impact scale occupational medicine oxford academic. Nov 24, 2011 the mfi is a 20item scale designed to evaluate five dimensions of fatigue. Many individuals can experience a sense of unusual or excessive tiredness whenever they become ill, receive treatment, or recover from their illnesstreatme nt.
Modified fatigue impact scale mfis fatigue is a feeling of physical tiredness and lack of energy that many people experience from time to time. Nov 20, 2007 the pedsql pediatric quality of life inventory is a modular instrument designed to measure healthrelated quality of life hrqol and diseasespecific symptoms in children and adolescents ages 218. Scoring scale scores are transformed on a scale from 0 to 100. Convergent validity was investigated by correlating the mfiscales with a visual analogue scale measuring fatigue 0. The fatigue severity scale 1 1, the fatigue impact scale 12 or the mental fatigue scale can also assist with this. Multidimensional assessment of fatigue in patients with brain metastases before and after gamma knife radiosurgery article pdf available in journal of neurooncology 1445 july 2019 with 34. Application of the multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in type 1. But people who have medical conditions like ms experience stronger feelings of fatigue more often and with greater impact than others. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale is a specific module of the pedsql. The multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi psychometric. Whereas there is no gold standard fatigue instrument for rheumatologic conditions, the developers of this instrument description chose the multidimensional assessment of fatigue maf because of its relatively low patient burden and its potential clinical utility.
Mfsi30, multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory short form. The fatigue questionnaire, fatigue severity scale, multidimensional assessment of fatigue scale, and short form36 vitality energyfatigue subscale of the short form health survey. Scale is scored for initiative, modality, severity, frequency, and presence or absence of uhthoffs phenomenon. There are many instruments that assess fatigue that have been used in research. Per statement you can choose one out of five answer categories, varying from never to always. This study measured fatigue, sleep disturbances, and quality of life in 20 adolescents over 1 month while they were receiving chemotherapy. Fatigue is a common symptom in postpolio syndrome pps and can have a substantial impact on patients.
Pediatric quality of life inventory pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale. The maf was originally developed in rheumatoid arthritis but has also been tested in hiv, multiple sclerosis, coronary heart disease, cancer, pulmonary disease, postpartum women and healthy controls. These questions are about fatigue and the effect of fatigue on your activities. The fatigue questionnaire, fatigue severity scale, multidimensional assessment of fatigue scale, and short form. Pdf multidimensional assessment of fatigue in patients with. Fatigue or factf 37, revised piper fatigue scale 38, and multidimensional fatigue inventory 39. The pedsqltm multidimensional fatigue scale is composed of 18 items. Fatigue is a major problem in a wide range of chronic diseases including interstitial lung disease ild and sarcoidosis. Pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell.
The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in pediatric. Purpose the mfi is a 20item scale designed to evaluate five dimensions of fatigue. The mfi is a 20item scale designed to evaluate five dimensions of fatigue. Several positively phrased items are reversescored. For each of the following questions, circle the number that most closely indicates how you have been feeling during the past week. Amongst them, multidimensional fatigue syndrome inventoryshort form mfsisf is a selfreported instrument and a multidimensional scale that aims to capture the global, somatic, affective, cognitive and behavioural symptoms of fatigue. Multidimensional fatigue scale for brazilian children high validity and reliability of the pedsql. Pedsql officially distributed by mapi research trust. The aim with this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the swedish version of multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi20 in patients with pps using the rasch. Multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi springerlink. Fatigue assessment scale fas the following ten statements refer to how you usually feel. Multidimensional fatigue inventory and postpolio syndrome. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in type 1 diabetes.