Kos et al reported a rapid screening tool to measure the impact of fatigue on a patient with multiple sclerosis. This can be used in primary care settings to screen a patient for significant impact and can be followed by a more comprehensive instrument. The authors are from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and the National MS Centre Melsbroek in Belgium.
Patient selection: multiple sclerosis (MS)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) used for screen:
How much influence does fatigue have on daily life and relationships?
Scoring is along a 100 mm line ranging from no influence to a lot of influence.
A score > 59 mm indicates severe fatigue with high impact.
Other VAS evaluated:
(1) How much influence does fatigue have on daily activities?
(2) How much influence does fatigue have on household or occupational activities?
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