It is the most commonly used fatigue scale in pd and the only scale. These groups have shown between 30% to 40% improvement in fatigue perception and function utilising the internationally recognised piper fatigue scale. Participants were 64 patients with lung any stage, nonsurgery and breast any stage cancer, selected for. Crosscultural adaptation summary the aim of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the revised piper fatigue scale to swedish. Fatigue was measured by the revisedpiper fatigue scale score. Chalder fatigue scale cfq 11 occupational medicine. Dimensions and correlates of fatigue in older adults with rheumatoid arthritis.
Homebased exercise to alleviate fatigue and improve. A secondary aim was to determine whether the pfs captured multiple distinct aspects of fatigue a multidimensional. Validation of the revised piper fatigue scale in koreans. Study design and setting participants were 64 patients with lung any stage, nonsurgery and breast any stage cancer, selected for curative highdose radiotherapy. Fatigue was measured by the revised piper fatigue scale score. The fatigue severity scale is a 9item scale which measures the severity of fatigue and its effect on a persons activities and lifestyle in patients with a variety of disorders. The 9item scale which measures the severity of fatigue and its effect on a persons activities and lifestyle in patients with a variety of disorders. The study staffs have gained valuable knowledge related to acupressure and its potential for fatigue. Although all studies showed improvement in symptoms of fatigue with exercise, only two studies courneya et al. The revised scale has acceptable psychometric properties reeve et al. This studys primary aim was to create a shortened version of the revised piper fatigue scale pfsr based on data from a diverse cohort of breast cancer survivors. Piper fatigue scale was also widely used in studies on cancer related fatigue, assessing the effect of fatigue on four dimensions or aspects i.
Fatigue and quality of life among chinese patients with hema. Pubmed abstract piper bf, dibble sl, dodd mj, et al the revised piper fatigue scale. Fatigue severity scale the fatigue severity scale fss is designed to differentiate fatigue from clinical depression, since both share some of the same symptoms. Fatigue, quality of life, and mood states during chemotherapy. Pdf construct validity of the swedish version of the. The fatigue scale, sometimes referred to as the chalder fatigue scale the cfqto differentiate it from chronic fatigue syndrome or cfs, is a selfadministered questionnaire for measuring the extent and severity of fatigue within both clinical and nonclinical, epidemiological populations. Although the multidimensional measures appear to provide a more comprehensive assessment of fatigue, no gold standard. Fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. A total of 105 inpatients undergoing chemotherapy were administered the revised piper fatigue scale and the eortc qlqc30 and poms questionnaires, along with a. A validation study article pdf available in tumori 962. Mental fatigue scale mental fatigue, university of. Modified fatigue impact scale mfis fatigue is a feeling of physical tiredness and lack of energy that many people experience from time to time. Fatigue has been recognized as one of the most distressing symptoms in cancer patients. Perform reversals as indicated, and sum individual items to obtain a score.
A total of 105 inpatients undergoing chemotherapy were administered the revised piper fatigue scale and the eortc qlqc30 and poms questionnaires, along with a form for collecting personal and clinical data. To that end, the brief fatigue inventory bfi, a 9item questionnaire, was designed to assess fatigue in cancer patients. This unusual sense of tiredness is not usually relieved by either a good nights sleep or by rest. Both groups were instructed to keep their perceived exercise intensity in the fairly light to somewhat hard range using the borg perceived exertion scale. 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. The aim of the present study was to assess psychometric properties of revised piper fatigue scale pfsr in italian cancer patients. Concise assessment is essential to managing this symptom. Two teams independently translated the instrument and two other teams produced back. The revised piper fatigue scale pfsr for italian cancer patients. Pdf psychometric properties of the revised piper fatigue.
Aug 30, 2012 brief, valid measures of fatigue, a prevalent and distressing cancer symptom, are needed for use in research. Brief fatigue inventory 7, the revised piper fatigue scale 8, the cancer fatigue scale 9, the revised schwartz cancer fatigue scale 10, the multidimensional fatigue inventory 11, and the multidimensional fatigue symptom inventory 12. Apr 15, 2016 the 9item scale which measures the severity of fatigue and its effect on a persons activities and lifestyle in patients with a variety of disorders. Facitfatigue subscale scoring guidelines version 4 page 1 instructions. The severity of fatigue was measured with the revised piper fatigue scale among 143 subjects, and the cortisol and cytokine levels were measured using the serum samples of the subjects. Although originally developed to measure the extent. More than 15% reported experiencing a high level of fatigue. From january to june 2007, 115 histologically confirmed cancer inpatients age. The revised piper fatigue scalechinese version was used to measure fatigue, and the chinese version of the sf36 health survey was used to measure quality of life.
Following is a list of statements that describe the effects of. Piper bf, dibble sl, dodd mj, weiss mc, slaughter re, paul sm the revised piper fatigue scale. Apr 26, 2015 revised piper fatigue scale rpfs, a multidimensional assessment tool that subjectively measures the level of fatigue of patients with cancer, has been widely used in research. Many individuals can experience a sense of unusual or excessive tiredness whenever they become ill, receive treatment, or recover from their illnesstreatme nt. Essentially, the fss consists of answering a short questionaire that requires the subject to rate his or her own level of fatigue. Brief, valid measures of fatigue, a prevalent and distressing cancer symptom, are needed for use in research. Validity and reliability of a scale to assess fatigue. Continuation of the study will allow us to better understand the efficacy of acupressure for fatigue relief and pain management in veterans with gwi. Fatigue was assessed using the revised piper fatigue scale developed and revised by piper et al. The scale allows the measurement of the presence of fatigue seven items and also its impact on daily function nine items and takes around five minutes to administer. Validation study of the japanese version of the brief fatigue.
Piper and facit scales are internationally recognized and validated crf scales which can comprehensively assess the fatigue. But people who have medical conditions like ms experience stronger feelings of fatigue more often and with greater impact than others. There is evidence for revised piper fatigue scale with 12 questions. Sep 26, 2009 fatigue is the most distressing untreated symptom for many cancer patients, and its measurement is of great topical interest. Although the multidimensional measures appear to provide a more comprehensive. Psychometric properties of the revised piper fatigue scale in. The activity level was measured by the multidimensional fatigue inventory.
The original english version of the instrument used in this study was translated to korean by lee, who also reported that the korean version of the instrument was valid and reliable in korean women with cancer 24. Fatigue severity scale an overview sciencedirect topics. The original english version of the instrument used in this study was translated to korean by lee, who also reported that the korean version of the instrument was valid and reliable in korean women with cancer. A linear multilevel model was used to analyze the course. A recent publication provides information about the format of. A recent publication provides information about the. The effect of guided imagery on stress and fatigue in. Effect of a structured yoga program on fatigue, depression. The parkinsons disease fatigue scale pfs16 is a patientrated scale that measures fatigue one of the nonmotor symptoms associated with parkinsons. The piper fatigue scale survey is routinely used by medical researchers to scientifically measure fatigue levels in patients during clinical studies. The relationships of perceived fatigue, cortisol, and. School of nursing, 1991, university of california, san francisco. For translation, guidelines for crosscultural adaptation were used.
The purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the japanese version of this scale bfij, when. This described the revised piper fatigue scale pfs which has been used quite commonly and widely 14. The revised piper fatigue scale was used to examine the behavioral changes in the interference of fatigue with activities of daily living. All participants completed the revised piper fatigue scale pfs and the 6minute walk test 6mwt at baseline and 12week postexercise program.
Research article validation of the revised piper fatigue scale in koreans with chronic hepatitis b yeonsoo jang1, jeong hyun kim2, kyunghwa lee2 1 college of nursing, moim kim nursing research institute, yonsei university, seoul, korea, 2 department of nursing, graduate school, yonsei university, seoul, korea. Fatigue is the most distressing untreated symptom for many cancer patients, and its measurement is of great topical interest. Overall, the subjects perceived a moderate level of fatigue mean total fatigue score, 4. An evaluation of earlyonset fatigue and the related coping. She had a poor 6min walking distance and a reduced quality of life. It consists of 22 items, each rated on a visual analog scale with a score ranging from 0 least to 10 most.
Jan 31, 2012 both the revised piper fatigue scale and functional assessment of cancer therapy fatigue have been shown to perform satisfactorily in measuring cancer related fatigue. Should symptoms be scaled for intensity, frequency, or both. Revised piper fatigue scale rpfs, a multidimensional assessment tool that subjectively measures the level of fatigue of patients with cancer, has been widely used in research. To examine the psychometric properties of the revised piper fatigue scale pfs in dutch cancer patients. Fatigue pdqhealth professional version national cancer. Estrogenic botanical supplements, healthrelated quality of. Course of the fatigue dimension activity level and the int. Both the revised piper fatigue scale and functional assessment of cancer therapyfatigue have been shown to perform satisfactorily in measuring cancer related fatigue.
Search for abbreviation meaning, word to abbreviate, or lists of abbreviations. However, comparisons of those using each specific type of ebs with nonebs users revealed the following associations. The effect of exercise in surviving patients with breast. The 22 question piper fatigue scale survey takes less than 2 minutes to complete and it will enable you to quickly and accurately assess your current level of fatigue. These scales assess the perception of fatigue, level, and its. It was originally devised for people with multiple sclerosis or systemic lupus erythematosus 1. Pdf the revised piper fatigue scale pfsr for italian. A 9item questionnaire with questions related to how fatigue interferes with certain activities and rates its severity according to a selfreport scale. Psychometric evaluation in women with breast cancer article pdf available in oncology nursing forum 254. The effects of an exercise program in leukemia patients. Construct validity of the swedish version of the revised piper fatigue scale in an oncology samplea rasch analysis. Neither overall ebs use nor the number of ebs types used was associated with hrqol, fatigue, or hormonerelated symptoms. She was given a structured yoga program for 40 min five times a week for 4 weeks.
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