Defining the cut-off point of clinically significant postoperative fatigue in three common fatigue scales.
Torkjell NøstdahlTomm BernklevOlav M FredheimJohanna S PaddisonJohan RaederPublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2018)
In three commonly used fatigue scales, we have identified cut-off points for clinically significant fatigue among patients recovering from surgery. This can be particularly valuable for diagnostic purposes and in treatment evaluation. Further, it may be possible to analyse and review data from earlier studies in light of clinical relevance.