Abstract
Fatigue is common among patients presenting to physicians. Fatigue can lead to serious public health consequences and may be caused by a vast array of etiologies. This article reviews the assessment of fatigue from the physical medicine and rehabilitation physician's perspective. The importance of a history and physical examination is emphasized, complemented by the use of laboratory studies. Rating scales used to assess fatigue from different etiologies are discussed, and patient-friendly Internet resources about fatigue are included.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 313-324 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adult
- Assessment
- Etiology
- Fatigue
- Rating scale