Assessment of fatigue in adults with disabilities

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2009 May;20(2):313-24. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2008.12.001.

Abstract

Fatigue is prevalent and can produce major public health consequences. Assessment of fatigue by the PM&R physician begins with a careful history and physical examination, complemented by pertinent rating scales and laboratory studies. In adults with disabilities, a wide variety of etiologies may lead to fatigue. Educating and providing resources about fatigue to patients can help open the discussion about this highly debilitating symptom.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Disability Evaluation
  • Fatigue* / diagnosis
  • Fatigue* / etiology
  • Fatigue* / rehabilitation
  • Humans
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care*
  • Persons with Disabilities / rehabilitation*