Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS)
Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) Calculator
1. Been less alert
2. Had difficulty paying attention for long periods
3. Been unable to think clearly
4. Been clumsy and uncoordinated
5. Been forgetful
6. Had to pace physical activities
7. Been less motivated to do physical activities
8. Been less motivated to socialize outside home
9. Been limited in ability to do things away from home
10. Had trouble maintaining physical effort for long periods
11. Had difficulty making decisions
12. Been less motivated to do anything requiring thinking
13. Had weak muscles
14. Been physically uncomfortable
15. Had trouble finishing tasks requiring thinking
16. Had difficulty organizing thoughts
17. Been less able to complete tasks requiring physical effort
18. Had slowed thinking
19. Had trouble concentrating
20. Limited physical activities
21. Needed to rest more often or for longer periods
MFIS Total Score:
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Answer all 21 questions.
Measures the impact fatigue takes on a patient's daily life.
When to Use
Quantifying the impact of fatigue on daily functioning in patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
Formula
MFIS: Total = Physical + Cognitive + Psychosocial Physical Subscale: Items 4+6+7+10+13+14+17+20+21. Cognitive Subscale: Items 1+2+3+5+11+12+15+16+18+19. Psychosocial Subscale: Items 8+9
Advice
The tool is useful for longitudinal tracking of a patient's MS-associated fatigue but can also be used to measure severity of fatigue.
More Information
The shortened version of the MFIS uses questions 1, 9, 10, 17, and 19 from the longer version of the MFIS.