The Fatigue Descriptive Scale (FDS): a useful tool to evaluate fatigue in multiple sclerosis

J Iriarte, G Katsamakis… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 1999 - journals.sagepub.com
Although fatigue is common among multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, evaluation of this
symptom is difficult due to the subjectivity and variability of the complaint. We proposed the …

A quick assessment of reliable change in fatigue: Reliable change indices of the modified fatigue impact scale–5 item (MFIS-5)

JS Cozart, L Strober, S Ruppen, T Bradish… - Multiple sclerosis and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Reliably monitoring changes in fatigue is an ongoing concern. Objective
Evaluate reliable change using the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale 5-item version (MFIS-5) in …

Fatigue scores correlate with other self-assessment data, but not with clinical and biomarker parameters, in CIS and RRMS

I Håkansson, L Johansson, C Dahle, M Vrethem… - Multiple Sclerosis and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Fatigue is common in multiple sclerosis and is associated with reduced quality
of life. This study aimed to assess the correlation between fatigue scores and data from other …

[HTML][HTML] Usability of a mobile app for real-time assessment of fatigue and related symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis: observational study

M Palotai, M Wallack, G Kujbus, A Dalnoki… - JMIR mHealth and …, 2021 - mhealth.jmir.org
Background Although fatigue is one of the most debilitating symptoms in patients with
multiple sclerosis (MS), its pathogenesis is not well understood. Neurogenic, inflammatory …

Minimally important difference of the fatigue severity scale and modified fatigue impact scale in people with multiple sclerosis

S Rooney, A McFadyen, L Wood, F Moffat… - Multiple sclerosis and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom of Multiple Sclerosis (MS);
however, it is unknown what constitutes a clinically significant change in fatigue …

Assessment and treatment of fatigue in multiple sclerosis

LB Krupp - Multiple Sclerosis, 2001 - taylorfrancis.com
Fatigue is a major problem in multiple sclerosis (MS). It is experienced by 80-97% of
individuals with MS, 1-6 leads to early retirement7 and interferes with multiple aspects of …

Physical activity and sedentary behavior timing in fatigued and nonfatigued adults with multiple sclerosis

KLJ Cederberg, B Jeng, JE Sasaki, RW Motl - Archives of physical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To examine device-measured physical activity levels and sedentary behavior
participation during different times of the day (ie, morning, midday, and evening) in adults …

The Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire is a valid and reliable measure of perceived fatigue severity in multiple sclerosis

J Chilcot, S Norton, ME Kelly… - Multiple Sclerosis …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Fatigue is one of the most distressing symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Measuring MS fatigue poses a number of challenges. Many measures confound definitions …

[HTML][HTML] Disability and fatigue can be objectively measured in multiple sclerosis

C Motta, E Palermo, V Studer, M Germanotta… - PLoS …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Background The available clinical outcome measures of disability in multiple sclerosis are
not adequately responsive or sensitive. Objective To investigate the feasibility of inertial …

Efficacy of physical therapy in multiple sclerosis as measured with the modified fatigue impact scale and ambulation index: a retrospective study

G Brichetto, S Rinaldi, P Spallarossa… - …, 2013 - content.iospress.com
Objective: Evaluate the efficacy of outcome measures routinely used in a physical therapy
service for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Design: We performed a retrospective review of 500 …