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Fatigue is common in multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke, with MS patients experiencing more severe fatigue. The SF-36 vitality scale effectively measures fatigue across these conditions, impacting working capacity differently.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Fatigue is a significant issue in multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke.
  • Direct comparison of fatigue between MS and stroke is challenging due to differing assessment methods.
  • A transdiagnostic approach is needed to compare fatigue across neurological conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and compare fatigue in patients with MS and stroke using a generic, non-disease-specific instrument.
  • To determine the suitability of the SF-36 vitality scale for transdiagnostic fatigue assessment.
  • To explore the relationship between fatigue, physical functioning, and working capacity in MS and stroke.

Main Methods:

  • 137 MS patients and 102 stroke patients completed the SF-36 questionnaire.
  • Fatigue was measured using the vitality scale of the SF-36, a validated measure of health-related quality of life.
  • Data analysis included comparisons of vitality scores and correlations with demographic, functional, and work capacity variables.

Main Results:

  • Both MS and stroke patients reported lower vitality scores than healthy controls.
  • MS patients exhibited significantly lower vitality scores than stroke patients.
  • Fatigue correlated with working capacity in MS but not in stroke patients, and was not directly linked to physical functioning in either group.

Conclusions:

  • High levels of fatigue are present in both MS and stroke, being more pronounced in MS.
  • The SF-36 vitality scale serves as a suitable tool for assessing fatigue across different neurological conditions.
  • Fatigue disproportionately affects working capacity in MS compared to stroke, and is not solely a consequence of physical impairment.