Assessment of Fatigue in Adults with Disabilities

作者:Kalapatapu Raj K*; Cristian Adrian
来源:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 2009, 20(2): 313-+.
DOI:10.1016/j.pmr.2008.12.001

摘要

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.

  • 出版日期2009-5

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