The Multidimensional Daily Diary of Fatigue-Fibromyalgia-17 Items (MDF-Fibro-17): Evidence from Validity, Reliability and Transcultural Invariance between Portugal and Brazil

Alvarez, Marcos C.; Albuquerque, Maria Luiza L.; Neiva, Henrique P.; Cid, Luís; Rodrigues, Filipe; Teixeira, Diogo; Monteiro, Diogo

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“…Higher scores indicated greater severity of fatigue. Previous studies have supported the validity and reliability of these questionnaires [43,44].…”

Section: Instruments 231 Fibromyalgia-related Fatiguementioning

confidence: 71%

“…The Multidimensional Daily Diary of Fatigue-Fibromyalgia-17 MDF-Fibro-17 Portuguese and Brazilian versions [43] were used to measure the levels of different fatigue components in patients with FM. The 17 items assess different dimensions of fatigue: Global Fatigue Experience (4 items, for example, "How severe is your fatigue today?…”

Section: Instruments 231 Fibromyalgia-related Fatiguementioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring the Relationship between Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life

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The symptoms of fibromyalgia are varied, including general muscle pain and pain at specific points (also called tender points), excessive fatigue, anxiety, depression, and some psychological problems that can have a negative impact on quality of life. Physical activity is a widely used option by health professionals to alleviate the effects of this syndrome. However, there is no clear information on the possible mediating role of physical activity in the relationship between fibromyalgia-related fatigue and quality of life. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the relationship between fibromyalgia-related fatigue and quality of life, and to investigate the mediating role of physical activity in patients with this syndrome. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 237 Portuguese women aged 28 to 75 years (M = 49.12; SD ± 8.87) and 117 Brazilian women aged 20 to 69 years (M = 46.72; SD ± 8.38) were recruited to participate in this study. These patients completed three valid and reliable questionnaires related to the assessment of fibromyalgia-related fatigue (MDF-Fibro-17), physical activity (IPAQ), and quality of life (SF-36). Results: Both samples had scores above the midpoint for all dimensions of fibromyalgia-related fatigue and scores below the midpoint for quality of life. Physical activity had no mediating effect in either sample, as the total indirect effect was not significant. Conclusions: Physical activity does not mediate the relationship between fatigue and quality of life. However, the results also show that the fatigue dimensions associated with fibromyalgia had a negative and significant association with physical and mental health indicators in both samples. Thus, patients with FM with higher scores on fatigue-related symptoms might suffer more from physical and mental health, both of which are related to quality of life.

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“…Higher scores indicated greater severity of fatigue. Previous studies have supported the validity and reliability of these questionnaires [43,44].…”

Section: Instruments 231 Fibromyalgia-related Fatiguementioning

confidence: 71%

Section: Instruments 231 Fibromyalgia-related Fatiguementioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring the Relationship between Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life

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Albuquerque

Neiva

et al. 2022

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“…The Multidimensional Daily Diary of Fatigue-Fibromyalgia-17 items (MDF-fibro-17) validated for Brazilian and Portuguese populations was used to measure fatigue-related symptoms of FM [ 33 ]. The 17 items consist of five subscales: global fatigue experience (four items; item example, “ How severe was your fatigue today?…”

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Differences between Portuguese and Brazilian Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Exploring the Associations across Age, Time of Diagnosis, and Fatigue-Related Symptoms

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The aim of the study was to explore the differences between Brazilian and Portuguese patients with fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome in their experience of fatigue, and to measure differences in the perception of fatigue as a function of age and duration of the diagnosis. In total, 209 Portuguese women aged between 21 and 75 years (M = 47.44; SD = 10.73) and 429 Brazilian women aged between 18 and 77 years (M = 46.51; SD = 9.24) were recruited to participate in the present study. Participants completed the Multidimensional Daily Diary of Fatigue-Fibromyalgia-17 items (MDF-Fibro-17), a specific tool to measure the level of five components of FM-related fatigue. Results showed greater perception of all the components of fatigue in the Brazilian sample. No significant differences were found related to age and duration of FM diagnosis. The multifaceted nature of FM and cultural differences suggests that individualized treatment programs may be necessary to reduce fatigue-related symptoms in patients with this syndrome.

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“…Therefore, patients with FMS have cognitive limitations that affect concentration to perform particular jobs, to think clearly, or to remember information. Additionally, fatigue affects the functional capacity in daily activities and the performance of basic functions and activities in patients with FMS (6,7). It has been reported in recent meta-analyses that, in the treatment of FMS, exercise has a moderate effect on fatigue and minimal effect on sleep (8).…”

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The vicious cycle of physical inactivity, fatigue and kinesiophobia in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

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This study aims to determine the association between fatigue, kinesiophobia, disease severity, and physical inactivity by comparing fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients with healthy controls. Pain and fatigue are significant barriers to the participation in functional activities. Inactivity is a result of fatigue, but exercise is the foundation of FMS treatment. This case-control study included a total of 203 participants (107 patients with FMS and 96 healthy volunteers). The fibromyalgia impact questionnaire, the fatigue severity scale, the international physical activity questionnaire, and the Tampa scale for kinesiophobia were assessed. The FMS group scored significantly higher on the fatigue severity scale and kinesiophobia than the control group (p<0.001). Significantly lower metabolic task equivalent (MET) scale values were observed in the FMS group compared to the control group (p<0.001). The severity of fatigue and kinesiophobia correlated positively with the FMS impact questionnaire (p=0.001, r=0.621) and negatively with the MET scale (p=0.009, r= –0.287). Patients with FMS experience greater fatigue, kinesiophobia, and inactivity. As the severity of FMS worsens, so do disability, kinesiophobia, and fatigue. This study highlights the importance of breaking the cycle of fatigue and inactivity in the treatment of FMS.

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The Multidimensional Daily Diary of Fatigue-Fibromyalgia-17 Items (MDF-Fibro-17): Evidence from Validity, Reliability and Transcultural Invariance between Portugal and Brazil

Cited by 4 publications

References 32 publications

Exploring the Relationship between Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life

Exploring the Relationship between Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue, Physical Activity, and Quality of Life

Differences between Portuguese and Brazilian Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Exploring the Associations across Age, Time of Diagnosis, and Fatigue-Related Symptoms

The vicious cycle of physical inactivity, fatigue and kinesiophobia in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

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