These two scales show similar attributes with reasonably good internal consistency and responsiveness .
Either the Fatigue Scale or PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale can be incorporated into clinical research .
CONTEXT Despite the recognized distressing symptom of fatigue in children with cancer , little information is available to assist in the selection of an instrument to be used to measure fatigue .
OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to 1 ) describe the instruments that have been used to measure cancer-related fatigue in children and adolescents and 2 ) summarize the psychometric properties of the most commonly used instruments used to measure fatigue in children and adolescents with cancer .
Chemotherapy-Related Fatigue in Childhood Cancer: Correlates, Consequences, and Coping Strategies
The aim of this research is to examine the experience and impact of  chemotherapy-related fatigue in recently diagnosed pediatric oncology patients . A repeated- measures , within-subjects , mixed ( quantitative plus qualitative ) design was used to prospect ively assess fatigue during early chemotherapy cycles and to compare fatigue to depressive symptoms . Parental interviews collected concurrently were analyzed for descriptions of the child 's fatigue and mood states and for strategies to cope with fatigue . Results indicated a significant correlation between fatigue and depression , but qualitative analyses suggested that the 2 phenomena may be unique and distinguishable . Qualitative analyses of parent interviews also identified specific strategies that were frequently used in response to high levels of fatigue . The findings illustrate the significant impact of chemotherapy-related fatigue in children being treated for cancer . The study also provides guidance for the assessment of fatigue and related symptoms and identifies specific strategies for coping with fatigue
These two scales show similar attributes with reasonably good internal consistency and responsiveness .
Either the Fatigue Scale or PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale can be incorporated into clinical research .
CONTEXT Despite the recognized distressing symptom of fatigue in children with cancer , little information is available to assist in the selection of an instrument to be used to measure fatigue .
OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to 1 ) describe the instruments that have been used to measure cancer-related fatigue in children and adolescents and 2 ) summarize the psychometric properties of the most commonly used instruments used to measure fatigue in children and adolescents with cancer .