Assessment of Fatigue in Adults with Disabilities

Raj K. Kalapatapu, Adrian Cristian

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)313-324
Number of pages12
JournalPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
Volume20
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Assessment
  • Etiology
  • Fatigue
  • Rating scale

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