Rasch analysis of the modified Fatigue Severity Scale in neuromuscular disorders and comparison between sex, age and diagnoses.

Joshua P J FultonJames K L HoltRoger J MillsCarolyn A Young

Published in: Muscle & nerve (2024)

The self-completed Rasch mFSS-7 showed acceptable test-retest reliability across patients with varied disorders under follow-up in a specialist neuromuscular clinic. The ceiling effect constrains its use for those with the most severe fatigue. Future considerations could include assessment of the benefits of clinical interventions, particularly multidisciplinary team input or dedicated fatigue clinics.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
primary care
palliative care
psychometric properties
quality improvement
physical activity
early onset