Table 2 Findings of the Fatigue Assessment Scale (n = 142)

1. I am troubled by fatigue

2.6 (1.2)

2 (2; 4)

2. I get tired very quickly

2.5 (1.2)

2 (2; 4)

3. I do a few things during the day

2.5 (1.2)

2 (2; 3)

4. I have enough energy to manage my everyday life ^a

3.1 (1.2)

3 (2; 4)

5. I feel physically exhausted

2.2 (1.1)

2 (1; 2)

6. I find it difficult to make a start on things

2.2 (1.2)

2 (1; 2)

7. I experience problems with thinking things through

1.8 (1.0)

2 (1; 2)

8. I feel no desire to do anything

2.2 (1.1)

2 (1.8; 2)

9. I feel mentally exhausted

1.9 (1.1)

2 (1; 2)

10. I can concentrate quite well when I do something ^a

2.3 (1.2)

2 (1; 3)

Total score

23.3 (8.2)

22 (17; 28)