Conceptual framework | Fatigue severity scale | EQ-5D | SF-6D | MSIS-8D |
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Descriptions of fatigue | ||||
General fatigue or vitality | 3. Easily fatigued 5. Causes frequent problems 8. Among most disabling symptoms | – | 6. Vitality | – |
Physical effects | ||||
General | 4. Interferes with physical functioning 6. Prevents sustained physical functioning | – | 1. Physical functioning | 1. Physically demanding tasks |
Triggers- | ||||
Specific physical effects | 2. Exercise brings on fatigue | 4. Pain/Discomfort 1. Mobility | 4. Pain | 3. Being stuck at home |
Mental effects | ||||
General | – | – | – | 5. Feeling mentally fatigued |
Specific psychological effects | 1. Motivation is lower | 5. Anxiety/Depression | 5. Mental health | 6. Irritable, impatient, short-tempered 8. Feeling depressed |
Specific cognitive effects | – | – | – | 7. Problems concentrating |
Indirect effects | – | – | – | – |
Participation effects | ||||
General | 7. Interferes with duties & responsibilities 9. Interferes with work, family, social life | – | 3. Being stuck at home | |
Effects on specific activities | 2. Self-Care 3. Usual Activities | 1. Physical functioning 2. Role limitations 3. Social functioning 4. Pain | 2. Social and leisure activities 4. Work or other daily activities |