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The Unidimensional Fatigue Impact Scale (U-FIS) is a disease-specific patient-reported outcome measure which measures the impact of multiple sclerosis related fatigue. [1] It is a 22-item unidimensional scale which is based on needs-based quality of life theory.
The Borg RPE scale is a numerical scale that ranges from 6 to 20, [8] where 6 means "no exertion at all" and 20 means "maximal exertion." When a measurement is taken, a number is chosen from the following scale by an individual that best describes their perceived level of exertion during physical activity.
Patient-reported measures such as pain, fatigue, emotional distress, and physical functioning complement clinical measures (e.g., x-rays and lab tests) by providing healthcare providers with information about what patients are able to do and how they feel. [6]
The book, which also refers to ME/CFS as "chronic fatigue/immune dysfunction syndrome," or CFIDS, describes Bell's CFIDS disability scale. [14] Various publications have used or proposed Bell's scale which is similar to the Karnofsky scale, for the documentation of severity of symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome. [15] [16] [17] [18]
Mild unsteadiness or fatigue 1 Needs assistance 0 Cannot do 10. Dyspnea (new) 4 None 3 Occurs when walking 2 Occurs with one or more of the following: eating, bathing, dressing (ADL) 1 Occurs at rest, difficulty breathing when either sitting or lying 0 Significant difficulty, considering using mechanical respiratory support 11. Orthopnea (new ...
The fatigue must have lasted for 6 months or longer, and be present at least 50% of the time; Other symptoms are possible, such as muscle pain, mood problems, or sleep disturbance; Conditions known to cause severe fatigue and some mental conditions exclude a diagnosis. Post-infectious fatigue syndrome also requires evidence of a prior infection ...
The Profile of Mood States (POMS) is a psychological rating scale used to assess transient, distinct mood states. This scale was developed by McNair, Droppleman, and Lorr. [1] Advantages of using this assessment include the simplicity of administration and ease of participant understanding.
pdf; Wessely, Simon, Trudie Chalder, Steven Hirsch, Paul Wallace, and David Wright. "The prevalence and morbidity of chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome: a prospective primary care study." American Journal of Public Health 87, no. 9 (1997): 1449–1455. pdf