Erratum to: Fatigue in children: reliability and validity of the Dutch PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale

Gordijn, Maartje S.; Cremers, Eline M.P.; Kaspers, Gertjan J.L.; Gemke, Reinoud J. B. J.

doi:10.1007/s11136-011-9869-8

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“…Consequently, the objective of this study was to examine feasibility, internal consistency reliability, construct validity, and known‐groups discriminant validity of the PedsQL™ MFS in pediatric patients with SCD. We hypothesized the measure would distinguish between patients with SCD and healthy children , supporting known‐groups discriminant validity. We expected the PedsQL™ MFS would be significantly correlated with the PedsQL™ Generic Core Scales, with medium to larger effect sizes, based on the conceptualization of symptoms as causal indicators of generic HRQOL , supporting construct validity.…”

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confidence: 78%

PedsQL™ multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell disease: Feasibility, reliability, and validity

Panepinto

Torres

Bendo

et al. 2013

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder characterized by a chronic hemolytic anemia that can contribute to fatigue and global cognitive impairment in patients. The study objective was to report on the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale in SCD for pediatric patient self-report ages 5–18 years and parent proxy-report for ages 2–18 years. Procedure This was a cross-sectional multi-site study whereby 240 pediatric patients with SCD and 303 parents completed the 18-item PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale. Participants also completed the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales. Results The PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale evidenced excellent feasibility, excellent reliability for the Total Scale Scores (patient self-report α = 0.90; parent proxy-report α = 0.95), and acceptable reliability for the three individual scales (patient self-report α = 0.77–0.84; parent proxy-report α = 0.90–0.97). Intercorrelations of the PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale with the PedsQL™ Generic Core Scales were predominantly in the large (≥ 0.50) range, supporting construct validity. PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale Scores were significantly worse with large effects sizes (≥0.80) for patients with SCD than for a comparison sample of healthy children, supporting known-groups discriminant validity. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated an acceptable to excellent model fit in SCD. Conclusions The PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale demonstrated acceptable to excellent measurement properties in SCD. The results demonstrate the relative severity of fatigue symptoms in pediatric patients with SCD, indicating the potential clinical utility of multidimensional assessment of fatigue in patients with SCD in clinical research and practice.

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confidence: 78%

PedsQL™ multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell disease: Feasibility, reliability, and validity

Panepinto

Torres

Bendo

et al. 2013

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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“…Scale scores were calculated in case at least half of the items on a subscale were filled out by participants. The Dutch version has adequate psychometric properties and normative scores of the Dutch population are available . Based on the available Dutch norm data, two age groups were identified for comparison: school‐aged children aged 7 to 12 years and adolescents aged 13 to 18 years.…”

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Longitudinal development of cancer‐related fatigue and physical activity in childhood cancer patients

Dijk-Lokkart

Steur

Braam

et al. 2019

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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Purpose Cancer‐related fatigue is one of the most distressing side effects of childhood cancer treatment. Physical activity can decrease fatigue and has positive effects on other health outcomes. Most research on physical activity pertains to adults, and the few studies that focus on children have limited follow‐up time. This study evaluates cancer‐related fatigue in children and its association with physical activity over a one‐year time period. Methods Sixty‐eight children with cancer (7–18 years) were recruited during or within the first year after treatment. Physical activity (Actical activity monitor) and cancer‐related fatigue (Pediatric Quality‐of‐Life Questionnaire Multidimensional Fatigue Scale (PedsQL‐MFS), self‐ and parent‐ reports) were assessed at baseline, 4 months, and 12 months. PedsQL‐MFS scores were compared with Dutch norms. Longitudinal association of cancer‐related fatigue with physical activity was evaluated (No. NTR 1531). Results Generally, PedsQL‐MFS scores were worse than norms at baseline and 4 months, and recovered by 12 months except for the parent‐proxy scores in adolescents. Younger children (≤12 years) self‐reported comparable or better scores than norms. Physical activity generally improved over time, but patients mostly remained sedentary. During follow‐up, increased physical activity was associated with less cancer‐related fatigue. Conclusion Cancer‐related fatigue in children improves over time, and increased physical activity is associated with less cancer‐related fatigue. Given the sedentary lifestyle of this population, the positive effect of physical activity on cancer‐related fatigue, and the many other health benefits of an active lifestyle, it is important to stimulate physical activity in childhood cancer patients and survivors.

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“…23 Perceptions of fatigue were measured using the Dutch version of the self-report PedsQL multidimensional fatigue scale (PedsQL Fatigue), 24 which is valid and reliable for use in children and adolescents. 25 The Water Orientation Test Alyn 2 (WOTA 2), a 27-item test based on the Halliwick concept, 26 was used to assess the swimmer's level of adjustment and function in the water. The scale is reliable and valid for use in youth with disabilities and consists of a mental adjustment (MA) subscale and a skills, balance control, and movement (SBM) subscale.…”

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“…27 Another limitation of the study is the lack of reliability and validity studies of the use of the pain and fatigue measures in youth with CP; however, the measures are psychometrically sound for use in children. 22,25 The data of those showing difficulties with completing the pain measures and the PedsQL were excluded. The motor performance measures (WOTA 2 and 1-min WT) have been tested for validity and reliability in youth with CP 23,27 ; however, the cognitive ability of the children was not specified in these studies.…”

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Benefits and Enjoyment of a Swimming Intervention for Youth With Cerebral Palsy

Declerck

Verheul

Daly

et al. 2016

Pediatric Physical Therapy

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Erratum to: Fatigue in children: reliability and validity of the Dutch PedsQL™ Multidimensional Fatigue Scale

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PedsQL™ multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell disease: Feasibility, reliability, and validity

PedsQL™ multidimensional fatigue scale in sickle cell disease: Feasibility, reliability, and validity

Longitudinal development of cancer‐related fatigue and physical activity in childhood cancer patients

Benefits and Enjoyment of a Swimming Intervention for Youth With Cerebral Palsy

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