Shortened Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS)
Shortened 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
Shortened MFIS Score:
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Shorter version of MFIS which measures the impact fatigue takes on a patient's daily life.
When to Use
Shorter, equally as accurate way of quantifying the impact of fatigue on daily functioning in patients with Multiple Sclerosis, compared to its predecessor the MFIS .
Formula
Shortened MFIS = Sum of items 1, 9, 10, 17, 19 (from MFIS )
Advice
The tool is useful for longitudinal tracking of a patient's MS-associated fatigue but can also be used to quickly measure severity of fatigue.