The Multiple Sclerosis-Fatigue Self- Efficacy (MS-FSE) scale: initial validation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the validity and sensitivity to change of the Multiple Sclerosis-Fatigue Self-Efficacy scale.

Design

A validation study nested within a randomized controlled trial.

Setting

Community setting.

Participants

Adults with a clinically definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and significant fatigue taking part in a randomized controlled trial evaluating a group-based fatigue management programme (FACETS) for people with multiple sclerosis (N=164).

Main measures

The 9-item Multiple Sclerosis-Fatigue Self-Efficacy scale was completed at baseline, 1-, 4- and 12 months post intervention. Validity, internal consistency and sensitivity to change were examined using classical test theory and Rasch analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Thomas S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4390524 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature