The pedsql assesses the childs quality of life over the last month. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in pediatric obesity. Use adobe acrobat reader version 10 or higher for the best experience. Who has used the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale. Nov 21, 2014 high validity and reliability of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale for brazilian children with cancer article pdf available in journal of pediatric oncology nursing november 2014 with. Self and proxyreport versions of these questionnaires were completed when possible. For example, suppose you really like to sleep late in the mornings.
Cardiac and cerebral palsy modules, as well as the generic pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale, pediatric pain questionnaire, family impact module and healthcare satisfaction module. Qualityoflife measures in chronic diseases of childhood. 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. Despite the high incidence, there has been no validated scale to evaluate fatigue in children with cancer in. There are many instruments that assess fatigue that have been used in research. Stability and repeatability of the distress thermometer dt plos. May 2017 page 6 of 146 the parent report for toddlers pages 24 of the peeddssqqllttmm 4400 nggeen eerriicc sccoorre ssccaallees is composed of 21 items comprising 4 dimensions. Department of pediatrics, vu university medical center amsterdam, pk 4x 033, p. There is a need for validated questionnaires to assess fatigue in pps for use in clinical practice and research. A commonly used instrument to assess the multidimensional aspects of fatigue in patients with pd is the multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi. The following ten statements refer to how you usually feel. Reliability and structural validity of the multidimensional. The msqli forms a comprehensive but relatively brief assessment package consisting of 8 items organized into 10 scales. Further validation of the multidimensional fatigue symptom.
The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in pediatric rheumatology. Maf multidimensional assessment of fatigue acronymattic. Jmu perceptions of adolescents with cancer related to a pain. 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 model. Access to advanced descriptions of clinical outcome assessments coas.
Neuroimmunoendocrine trajectories and the response to stress and fatigue in. 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. Perceived fatigue was assessed using the dutch version 12 of the 18item pediatric quality of life inventory multidimensional fatigue scale pedsql mfs 14, according to best evidence 24. The objective of the present study was to determine the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in pediatric obesity. Scoring respondents use a scale ranging from 1 to 7 to indicate how aptly certain statements regarding fatigue represent their experiences. Bibliographic references of the original questionnaire.
This is a sample version of the multidimensional atigue. 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, and cognitive fatigue scale 6 items. The maf was originally developed in rheumatoid arthritis but has also been tested in hiv, multiple sclerosis, coronary heart disease, cancer, pulmonary. This instrument provides an assessment of the effects of fatigue in terms of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning. The objective of the present study was to determine the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in type 1. Since a sizeable number of pediatric patients prefer to remain with their pediatric providers after age 18, the objective of the present study was to determine the feasibility, reliability, and. Generic core scales, multidimensional fatigue scale, and cancer module. The multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi20 contain 20 items that measure the previously mentioned dimension of fatigue. Multidimensional fatigue inventory and postpolio syndrome. Pediatric quality of life inventory pedsql multidimensional.
Higher total scores correspond with more acute levels of fatigue. We describe the frequency and severity of sleep problems and fatigue and assess the extent of their association with measured glomerular filtration rate mgfr and healthrelated quality of life hrqol in 301 participants of the chronic kidney disease in children cohort. 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. Pdf psychometric properties and dutch norm data of the. The aim of this questionnaire is to find out how you experience your complaints. The aim with this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the swedish version of multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi20 in patients. For each of the following questions, circle the number that most closely indicates how you have been feeling during the past week. Dec 01, 2004 the validity of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was confirmed through hypothesized intercorrelations with dimensions of generic and rheumatologyspecific hrqol. Additional key efficacy assessments included mobility as assessed with the sixminute walk test 6mwt, fatigue using the pediatric quality of life pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale, presence and severity of hepatosplenomegaly, and a composite multidomain responder index mdri. Reliability and validity of the pedsql multidimensional. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale distinguished between healthy children and children with rheumatic diseases as a group, and was associated with greater disease severity. Feasibility, reliability and validity in a university student population.
Normal work includes both work outside the home and daily chores 012345678 910 c. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale is a specific module of the pedsql. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in type 1 diabetes. The pedsql has been shown to be related to other key constructs in pediatric healthcare such as access to needed care, healthcare barriers and quality of primary care. Further validation of the fatigue symptom inventory. The mfis is a modified form of the fatigue impact scale fisk et al, 1994b based on items derived from interviews with ms patients concerning how fatigue impacts their lives.
Brief fatigue inventory index rehabmeasures database. The study form has a registered trademark and copies are available at the academic medical centre. Information about the fatigue symptom inventory fsi and the multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory mfsi prepared by kevin d. 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 in pediatric. Jan 01, 2014 read pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell disease.
May 2017 page 1 of 146 pediatric quality of life inventory pedsql scaling and scoring of the ppeeddiiaattrriicc qquuaalliittyy ooff lliiffee iinnvveennttoorryy. Among the main factors that affect patients quality of life, fatigue is a significant symptom experienced by children during treatment. Though numerous versions of the pedsql have been developed as measures of healthrelated quality of life in pediatric patient populations, the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale is the first of. Moffitt cancer center and university of south florida the fatigue symptom inventory fsi, is a 14item selfreport measure designed to assess the. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale mfs, 34 dutch language version, 35, 36 was used to measure fatigue. The aim of this study was to assess internal consistency and construct validity knowngroups validity and to provide dutch norm data for the dutch pediatric quality of life inventory multidimensional fatigue scale for young adults ages 1830 years.
Assessment of fatigue in pediatric patients with short stature utilizing the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale. Though numerous versions of the pedsql have been developed as measures of healthrelated quality of life in pediatric patient populations, the pedsql. Multidimensional assessment of fatigue maf scale instructions. The longterm safety and efficacy of vestronidase alfa. The pedsql pediatric quality of life inventory is a modular instrument designed to measure health.
The multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi psychometric. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in type 1. Multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi description. Sleep and fatigue symptoms in children and adolescents with. Parentchild concordance for total scores was poor to good iccs 0. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed as a child selfreport and parent proxyreport generic symptomspecific instrument to measure fatigue in pediatric patients. Consists of nine items that look at fatigue in the past that are rated on a 0 10 numeric rating scale where 0 is no fatigue or does not interfere and 10 is bad fatigue or completely interferes with activitywork. High validity and reliability of the pedsql multidimensional.
High validity and reliability of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale for brazilian children with cancer article pdf available in journal of pediatric oncology nursing november 2014 with. A previous publication described the initial development, factor analysis, and psychometric evaluation of the scale. Results of the confirmatory factor analyses for a fivefactor solution model 1, a fourfactor solution with the scales for general and physical fatigue combined model 2 and a fourfactor solution with the scale for general fatigue excluded. Fatigue assessment scale fas below are a number of questions about possible complaints. These questions are about fatigue and the effect of fatigue on your activities. The multidimensional fatigue inventory 319 table i. Sleep and fatigue symptoms in children and adolescents. The validity of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was confirmed through hypothesized intercorrelations with dimensions of generic and rheumatologyspecific hrqol. Pediatric quality of life inventory multidimensional fatigue scale. The objective of the present study was to determine the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in type 1 diabetes.
Core scales, multidimensional fatigue scale, and cancer module. We describe the frequency and severity of sleep problems and fatigue and assess the extent of their association with measured glomerular filtration rate mgfr and healthrelated quality of life hrqol in 301 participants of the. Please give an answer to each question, even if you do not have any complaints at the moment. Article information, pdf download for high validity and reliability of the. The multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi psychometric qualities of an instrument to assess fatigue. The 18item pediatric quality of life inventory multidimensional fatigue scale adult report, standard version pedsql 47 encompasses three.
Modified fatigue impact scale mfis fatigue is a feeling of physical tiredness and lack of energy that many people experience from time to time. Healthrelated quality of life was assessed using the pediatric quality of life inventory pedsql 4. Pedsql tm multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell disease. The pedsql has demonstrated reliability, validity, sensitivity and responsiveness for child self report for ages 518 years and parent proxy report for ages 218 years. Multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory mfsi, he multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory mfsi, is an 83item selfreport measure designed to assess the principal manifestations of fatigue.
This is a sample version of the multidimensional fatigue. Pedsql tm multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell. Read pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell disease. Scale descriptives for pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale. Fatigue is a common symptom in postpolio syndrome pps and can have a substantial impact on patients.
Items are rated on a 5point scale indicating how true each statement was for the respondent during the last week 0not at all. Essentially, the fss consists of answering a short questionaire that requires the subject to rate his or her own level of fatigue. This instrument takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Circle the one number that describes how, during the past 24 hours, fatigue has interfered with your. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale evidenced minimal missing responses, achieved excellent reliability for the total scale score alpha 0. Multidimensional assessment of fatigue maf consists of 16 questions. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed as a generic symptomspecific instrument to measure fatigue in pediatric patients ages 218. The original american version demonstrated adequate reliability and validity 14, 9. The multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory mfsi, is an 83item selfreport measure designed to assess the principal manifestations of fatigue.
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. Several positively phrased items are reversescored. Outcomes were age specific where appropriate, and the. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in young adults. The pediatric quality of life inventory pedsql tm multidimensional fatigue scale was designed by varni and colleagues to measure fatigue in children. Varni, who gave us permission to develop the japaneselanguage version of the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale and provided great support during the process of development. Pedsql officially distributed by mapi research trust. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed as a child self. Patient health questionnaire9 phq9 and generalized anxiety.
It was originally devised for people with multiple sclerosis or systemic lupus erythematosus1. We greatly appreciate the children and parents who participated in this study and the teachers who supported our research. Pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell. Factorial invariance of pediatric patient selfreported fatigue across age and gender. The multidimensional assessment of fatigue maf scale is a revision of the piper fatigue scale developed for use among patients with rheumatoid arthritis belza, 1995. 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. Though numerous versions of the pedsql have been developed as measures of healthrelated quality of life in pediatric patient populations, the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale is the first of these scales to deal specifically with subjective experiences of fatigue. Fatigue is a common symptom in pediatric health conditions and is associated with poorer hrqol 18.
The multidimensional fatigue inventory mfi 20 contain 20 items that measure the previously mentioned dimension of fatigue. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was able to distinguish between. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed to measure fatigue in pediatric patients. Fatigue severity scale the fatigue severity scale fss is designed to differentiate fatigue from clinical depression, since both share some of the same symptoms. Per statement you can choose one out of five answer categories, varying from never to always. I have used the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale version self and proxy in my ph. A selfreport instrument consisting of 20item devised to measure fatigue, covering the dimensions of general fatigue, physical fatigue, mental fatigue, reduced motivation and reduced activity. Safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and. Already a subscriber login subscribe to proqolid to access to full information. The mfi is a selfreport questionnaire that assesses five dimensions of fatigue i. Following is a list of statements that describe the effects of. The pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale was designed as a generic symptomspecific instrument to measure fatigue in pediatric patients. A multigroup confirmatory factor analysis approach utilizing the pedsql multidimensional fatigue scale.
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