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Table 1 Fatigue severity scale (FSS) (Krupp et al. 1989) [9]

From: Fatigue assessment and its predictors in pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease stages III to V

 

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

1. My motivation is lower when I am fatigued

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2. Exercise brings on my fatigue

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

3. I am easily fatigued

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Fatigue interferes with my physical functioning

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

5. Fatigue causes frequent problems for me

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

6. My fatigue prevents sustained physical functioning

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

7. Fatigue interferes with carrying out certain duties and responsibilities

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8. Fatigue is among my three most disabling symptoms

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9. Fatigue interferes with my work, family, or social life

1 2 3 4 5 6 7