Quality assessment criteria: psychometric properties of measurement tools for cancer related fatigue

Maqbali, Mohammed Al; Hughes, Ciara; Gracey, Jackie; Rankin, Jane; Dunwoody, Lynn; Hacker, Eileen Danaher

doi:10.1080/0284186x.2019.1622773

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“…This could be identified using a validated cut-point on a questionnaire with known psychometric properties, e.g. <34 [68] on the FACIT-F [69,80].…”

Section: Recommendations For Research On Physical Activity For Post-cmentioning

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Including people with fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity after cancer treatment

Twomey¹,

Yeung²,

Wrightson³

et al. 2020

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Physical activity (PA) is recommended for the management of cancer-related fatigue (CRF), yet the evidence is primarily based on interventions delivered during cancer treatment, with no eligibility criterion for fatigue. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize and evaluate the effect of PA on CRF after cancer treatment (i.e. post-cancer fatigue), using randomized trials where fatigue was an eligibility criterion. Data from 19 eligible studies were extracted by two reviewers. An estimated 7% of all trials on PA for CRF include an eligibility criterion for fatigue after cancer treatment. Sixteen studies were included in a random-effects meta-analysis. Based on studies with substantial heterogeneity and high risk of bias, the effect of PA on post-cancer fatigue was modest and variable (Hedge’s g -0.40; p = 0.010; 95% prediction intervals -1.41 to 0.62). Additional transparently reported randomized clinical trials are needed to better understand the benefits of PA for post-cancer fatigue.

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“…This could be identified using a validated cut-point on a questionnaire with known psychometric properties, e.g. <34 [68] on the FACIT-F [69,80].…”

Section: Recommendations For Research On Physical Activity For Post-cmentioning

confidence: 99%

Including people with fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity after cancer treatment

Twomey¹,

Yeung²,

Wrightson³

et al. 2020

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“…(FACIT-F). 4,5 This questionnaire consists of QoL questions and an additional scale for measuring fatigue. 6 The QoL is known as the Functional Assessment of Cancer TherapyeGeneral (FACT-G).…”

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Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illnesses Therapy–Fatigue in Arabic Cancer Patients

Maqbali

Hughes

Gracey

et al. 2020

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

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Background. The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT) is a measurement system that was developed to assess the health-related quality of life among patients with cancer and other chronic illnesses. The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness TherapyeFatigue (FACIT-F) is a 40-item questionnaire, and it is one of the most frequently used instruments to assess fatigue in cancer populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic FACIT-F among patients diagnosed with cancer. Methods. Following a translated and cross-cultural evaluation procedure of the FACIT-F Arabic version, a cross-sectional and descriptive correlational design was conducted. A total of 369 patients with cancer completed the FACIT-F, which consists of the 27-item Functional Assessment of Cancer TherapyeGeneral (FACT-G) and the 13-item Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness TherapyeFatigue (FACIT-F). The scale was assessed in terms of acceptability, internal consistency, and validity. Construct validity was explored through confirmatory factor analysis. Results. The FACT-G had acceptable fit in the four-factor model, whereas the FACIT-Fatigue was found to be acceptable for the one-factor model in Arabic patients diagnosed with cancer. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the Arabic FACIT-Fatigue was 0.92, whereas the total score for FACT-G was 0.92, which showed good reliability. There was evidence that discriminated validity analysis was generally very good for the FACIT-Fatigue and FACT-G Arabic versions. Conclusion. The Arabic versions of the FACIT-Fatigue and FACT-G demonstrated good reliability and validity for assessing fatigue and quality of life in patients diagnosed with cancer.

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“…Item generation and review involved patients and oncology specialists and psychometric evidence supports its use in patients with cancer. 56 Responses are summed to create a total score (possible range: 0-52), with higher scores reflecting higher levels of fatigue. We have healthy normative data collected using the FACT-G questionnaire in an Australia population available for comparison.…”

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Longitudinal exploration of cancer-related cognitive impairment in patients with newly diagnosed aggressive lymphoma: protocol for a feasibility study

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IntroductionCancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a distressing and disabling side-effect of cancer treatments affecting up to 75% of patients. For some patients, their cognitive impairment may be transient, but for a subgroup, these symptoms can be long-standing and have a major impact on the quality of life. This paper describes the protocol for a study: (1) to assess the feasibility of collecting longitudinal data on cognition via self-report, neuropsychological testing, peripheral markers of inflammation and neuroimaging and (2) to explore and describe patterns of cancer-related cognitive impairment over the course of treatment and recovery in patients with newly diagnosed, aggressive lymphoma undergoing standard therapy with curative intent.Methods and analysisThis is a prospective, longitudinal, feasibility study in which 30 newly diagnosed, treatment-naive patients with aggressive lymphoma will be recruited over a 12-month period. Patients will complete comprehensive assessments at three time points: baseline (time 1, pre-treatment) and two post-baseline follow-up assessments (time 2, mid-treatment and time 3, 6–8 weeks post-treatment completion). All patients will be assessed for self-reported cognitive difficulties and objective cognitive function using Stroop Colour and Word, Trail Making Test Part A and B, Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised, Controlled Oral Word Association and Digit Span. Blood cell-based inflammatory markers and neuroimaging including a positron emission tomography (PET) with 18F-labelled fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (18F-FDG) and CT (18F-FDG-PET/CT) and a MRI will explore potential inflammatory and neuroanatomical or functional mechanisms and biomarkers related to CRCI. The primary intent of analysis will be to assess the feasibility of collecting longitudinal data on cognition using subjective reports and objective tasks from patients during treatment and recovery for lymphoma. These data will inform the design of a larger-scale investigation into the patterns of cognitive change over the course of treatment and recovery, adding to an underexplored area of cancer survivorship research.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been granted by Austin Health Human Rights Ethics Committee (HREC) in Victoria Australia. Peer reviewed publications and conference presentations will report the findings of this novel study.Trial registration numberAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12619001649101).

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Quality assessment criteria: psychometric properties of measurement tools for cancer related fatigue

Cited by 32 publications

References 92 publications

Including people with fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity after cancer treatment

Including people with fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity after cancer treatment

Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illnesses Therapy–Fatigue in Arabic Cancer Patients

Longitudinal exploration of cancer-related cognitive impairment in patients with newly diagnosed aggressive lymphoma: protocol for a feasibility study

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