The Fatigue Pictogram: assessing the psychometrics of a new screening tool.

Fatigue is one of the most distressing side effects of cancer for patients, yet clinicians often do not focus on it during busy clinic appointments. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a new instrument designed to quickly identify patients experiencing difficulties with fatigue. The evaluation was conducted with a mixed group of 220 patients receiving chemotherapy.

The fatigue pictogram: psychometric evaluation of a new clinical tool.

Fatigue is one of the most prevalent side effects of cancer, yet clinicians may not focus on it during busy clinic appointments. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a new two-item instrument designed to quickly identify patients experiencing difficulties with fatigue. The evaluation was conducted with 190 lung cancer patients attending ambulatory clinics.