Assessing fatigue in adults with axial spondyloarthritis: a systematic review of the quality and acceptability of patient-reported outcome measures.
Nathan Ashley PearsonJonathan C PackhamElizabeth TuttonHelen ParsonsKirstie L HaywoodPublished in: Rheumatology advances in practice (2018)
The limited content and often poor quality of the reviewed measures limit any clear recommendation for fatigue assessment in this population; assessments should be applied with caution until further robust evidence is established. Well-developed, patient-derived measures can provide essential evidence of the patient's perspective to inform clinical research and drive tailored health care. The collaborative engagement of key stakeholders must seek to ensure that future fatigue assessment is relevant, acceptable and of high quality.